Portugal’s president has stated that the country would not accept any military intervention in Greenland the United States if it violates international law, reinforcing Lisbon’s commitment to the United Nations Charter and the principles governing international relations. Speaking in Lisbon following an economic forum, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa underlined that Portugal’s position is firmly aligned […]
Portugal has decided to temporarily close its embassy in Iran, a move that reflects growing concern over the security situation in the region as tensions continue to simmer. The decision was announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which cited the broader climate of instability and the risk of armed conflict as key factors behind the […]
Portugal’s top constitutional advisory body, the Council of State, is meeting at Belém Palace in Lisbon to analyse the international situation with a particular focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and recent developments in Venezuela. The meeting was convened President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and reflects growing concern in Lisbon over major geopolitical shifts and […]
IntroductionThe Portuguese government has confirmed that it will formally recognise the State of Palestine, marking a significant foreign policy shift that places Portugal among a growing list of European countries pushing for greater international legitimacy for Palestinian statehood. Officials argue that the decision reflects Portugal’s commitment to peace, diplomacy, and the two-state solution, even as […]
