The Portuguese Parliament rejected legislative proposals from Chega and PCP that sought to increase pensions and benefits for military veterans. The only successful measure was a non-binding resolution from the Livre party, which recommends that the Government ensure veteran pensions reach at least 80% of the national minimum wage.
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Two legislative proposals from the CDS-PP and IL parties, which would allow private and cooperative schools to hire teachers without current professional qualification requirements, have been moved to the parliamentary Education and Science committee for further discussion. The bills aim to prioritize professional experience in recruitment, but currently face significant opposition from other parliamentary parties, including the PSD, PS, PCP, JPP, and Livre, who argue the proposals lower educational standards.
The parliamentary commission of inquiry (CPI) into Luís Neves' tenure as national director of the Judiciary Police (2018-2026) will be chaired by the Chega party. The committee will consist of 25 deputies from various parties, excluding BE and PAN, and will begin work following the official appointment and swearing-in of its members.
The Assembly of the Republic unanimously voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Rui Paulo Sousa, president of the Transparency Committee, following a request from the Amadora Judicial Court. He faces accusations of illicit photography and discrimination/incitation to hatred stemming from social media posts and images shared during his municipal campaign in Amadora. Sousa has suspended his duties as committee chair and will be formally interrogated as a defendant in the proceedings.