The Constitutional Court struck down some provisions of the new Portuguese Nationality Law but upheld changes that directly affect immigrants. Understand what was deemed constitutional, what was overturned, and which rules are expected to come into force in the coming months.
AIMA issued over 386,000 residence permits in 2025, a 60% rise from the previous year. Despite the growth, the agency expects half as many immigrants to enter the country under the new Immigration Law, which limits visas to qualified work.
The preliminary hearing in the Santanchè case, investigating Italy’s Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè for alleged fraud against the National Social Security Institute (INPS), has been postponed until February 2026. The statute of limitations remains suspended.
Italian diplomats are under investigation for the illegal sale of visas. The Farnesina, led by Antonio Tajani, is the target of inquiries shaking the Meloni government.
The Portuguese government approved a law banning the use of the burqa in public spaces. Authorities say the measure aims to ensure security and reinforce the neutrality of the secular state.
In a speech at the WTO General Council, the UK urges urgent reforms in global trade governance and warns of mounting risks to international economic security.
Europe faces a shortage of doctors and nurses and increasingly relies on foreign healthcare professionals. Brazilians are among the most sought after.
In a symbolic and inspiring gathering in Madrid, officers from Spain’s Armed Forces called on young women to break barriers in the military sector.
Under the motto “Those who want it, can do it,” the panel highlighted progress, challenges, and the urgency of new policies to achieve gender equality in Europe’s armed forces.
Born from a continent in ruins, the European Union turned enemies into allies and built one of the world’s strongest symbols of unity.
The number of Brazilians barred from entering Portugal has risen sharply in recent months, leading the Portuguese government to tighten border controls. New rules and stricter measures aim to ensure security but have sparked criticism and diplomatic tension between Lisbon and Brasília.
