
Portuguese Government's Immigration Policy Criticized
An article criticizes the current Portuguese government's immigration policy, stating it's failing to attract qualified emigrants and is focused on importing unskilled labor.
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An article criticizes the current Portuguese government's immigration policy, stating it's failing to attract qualified emigrants and is focused on importing unskilled labor.
Following a meeting between Prime Minister Montenegro and PS leader Carneiro, the Portuguese government announced that 43 of the 72 measures proposed by the Socialist Party after 'Kristin' have been executed, approved, or integrated.

Paulo Lopes Silva stated that the Portuguese government has shown signs of 'wear' in its crisis management solutions, despite José Luís Carneiro's willingness to contribute.
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, the third-ranking member of the Portuguese government and Minister of Finance, was admitted to Santa Maria Hospital for observation after feeling unwell.

The Portuguese government, led by Prime Minister Montenegro, is meeting with parliamentary parties to present and discuss the general guidelines of the 'Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience' (PTRR) program.

Portugal's new government, led by Montenegro, is initiating a process to revise the Statute of Cultural Professionals (EPAC), fulfilling a commitment to 'correct' the existing framework.
Technical meetings have led to consensus on over three dozen articles within Portugal's labor package, particularly in areas of parenthood, artificial intelligence, and new technologies.

Blandina Soares, a jurist with over two decades of public administration experience, has been appointed to preside over the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) in Portugal.
The Portuguese government's proposed criminal policy law for 2025/27 includes new terms like 'zones with social impact criminality' and aims for the Attorney General's office to create a special investigation team for illegal immigration crimes.

Luís Neves is being considered for a position in the Interior Administration, with the opposition expressing approval but also having high expectations for his potential work.

The Portuguese government has contracted professional beauty services for ministers and secretaries of state to use before press conferences, costing 11,000 euros.

The Portuguese government has approved measures for state reform and expanded territorial support, with Leitão Amaro calling for 'responsibility' regarding lay-offs and expressing 'esteem' for Passos.

Several Portuguese government officials are reportedly receiving rent subsidies even though they own properties in Lisbon or live with family members, raising questions about financial ethics.

The Portuguese government has admitted to a projected deficit and an increase in public debt following a round of meetings with political parties. The Minister of Finance is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon.

Since February 2nd, contradictions have emerged regarding the Portuguese government's measure to provide 100% paid lay-offs for workers affected by bad weather, with the opposition now demanding the full payment initially announced.
The Portuguese government organized a day to discuss science, focusing primarily on its economic implications. The event presented a methodology for deciding science funding and priorities, with Fernando Alexandre emphasizing a goal of 3% of GDP for science by 2030.

The Portuguese government has postponed funding for the scientific community and a 'more technical' study until October, with the process culminating in a program-contract with a new agency.
Spanish energy company Endesa states that the Portuguese government canceled the Girabolhos dam project in 2016, prompting the Liberal Initiative (IL) party to demand explanations. Endesa has not ruled out the possibility of re-applying to build the dam.

The Portuguese Minister announced consensus on 'more than 30 articles' for the new labor law, part of the 'Trabalho XXI' proposal which aims for a 'profound' revision of over a hundred articles in the Labor Code.

Alberto Gonçalves comments on the public outrage regarding the hairdresser and makeup services contracted by the Portuguese government.

The Portuguese government has signed a contract worth 11,000 euros for 50 makeup sessions over a year with GlitterGlobe LDA, aiming to ensure 'quality of image' for officials.

The Portuguese government has raised concerns about the country's low hourly productivity, which in 2025 was 28% below the European average, despite a 5.6% increase in average gross wages.
The Portuguese government is considering clearing private land to mitigate fire risks, with property owners given until March 25 to declare their intent to clear their plots. If owners do not comply, the state may proceed with clearing and potentially sell the harvested material.

The Portuguese government has included 43 proposals from the Socialist Party (PS) into its Recovery and Resilience Plan (PTRR), with a substantial portion already approved or integrated.

A Portuguese government program designed to support 28,000 families experiencing energy poverty has been halted, leaving eligible applicants for 1,300 euro vouchers unpaid. The program's applications are on a waiting list and will not reopen until 2027.
Portugal's Bloco de Esquerda party is proposing a climate pact to the government, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 and including a windfall tax, to address climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The Portuguese government's 'unilateral' decision to withdraw from the national cooperative 'régie' has surprised many in the social sector, with the minister citing a resolution to a 'political problem of opacity' while critics call it 'a child of ignorance'.

André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, expressed hope that the Portuguese government would reconsider its lay-off policy, believing it's possible to ensure worker payments without compromising budgetary balance.

The Portuguese government has finalized the process for the Caia Conservation Zone, implementing conservation measures and prohibiting activities such as converting dryland to irrigated land or installing intensive crops outside the Caia area.
Eight months after the 'death' of the FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology), the Portuguese government has requested an analysis of the science and innovation system. A working group, formed in January and composed solely of men, is coordinated by a professor married to the FCT president, raising concerns.

The Portuguese government is proposing a new measure to involve prison inmates in clearing land and forests as part of social reintegration and prison labor programs, aiming to prevent wildfires.

The Portuguese government is meeting with employers and the UGT union to discuss changes to labor law, following a previous meeting that was boycotted by union representatives.
Following the deplorable incident on Tuesday night when Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. was targeted with racist abuse by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Lisbon, the Portuguese Government has de...