The European Commission has proposed quotas for 2027 in Portuguese waters, including a 22% increase for monkfish, a 6% increase for horse mackerel, and a 20% reduction for hake.
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The energy regulator (ERSE) has proposed a 1.5% increase in the regulated electricity tariff for 2027 compared to current prices. While the energy component faces pressure from wholesale market price rises due to gas costs, the overall impact on consumer bills is mitigated by a significant reduction (up to 13.7%) in network access tariffs for all consumers, including those in the free market.
The European Commission has moved to the second stage of an infringement procedure against Portugal for failing to monitor and prevent the accidental capture of protected dolphin species in fishing activities. Portugal has two months to respond and implement necessary measures under the Habitats Directive; failure to do so may result in the case being referred to the European Court of Justice.
The European Commission, led by Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, has initiated a dialogue with the refining sector to halt closures and increase production capacity within the EU. The objective is to stabilize fuel supplies and lower prices, as the International Energy Agency warns of continued high prices through 2027. While targeting short-term supply increases, the commission is also developing a roadmap for the long-term transition of refineries toward biofuels and synthetic renewable fuels.