High-speed rail Lisbon Porto build begins in Portugal
Portugal begins building the high-speed rail Lisbon Porto line, with early works, oversight steps, and route planning aimed at cutting travel times on the corridor.
EU budget agreement: Portugal and Ireland seek deal
Portugal and Ireland are coordinating to support an EU budget agreement year end, with António Costa engaging Dublin on priorities, trade offs and rules for the next multi year package.
Uavision’s €5M Viseu Vision: Aerodrome Innovation Awaits
Uavision’s shaking up Viseu with €5M, gearing up the aerodrome for innovation. A phased rollout is on the cards, say reports.
EU Workplace Legislation Gets Edgy: Stress and Harassment on the Table
Euro MPs push EU workplace legislation with buzzwords like stress and harassment, eyeing big changes. Watch this space.
TAP privatisation: Portugal reviews binding bids
Portugal is reviewing binding bids in the TAP privatisation process, weighing price, control, routes, jobs, governance and long term viability for the airline.
EU Russia Sanctions Set to Tighten with Broad Consensus
EU Russia sanctions are set to tighten as member states align on tougher measures, targeting war financing and trade links tied to the Ukraine conflict.
Ireland citizenship rules rethink, inspired Portugal
Ireland’s citizenship rules might get a shake-up with longer residency requirements, mirroring moves in Portugal. Watch out for new hoops to jump through.
TAP Air Portugal Privatization Draws Major EU Bids
TAP Air Portugal privatization is drawing binding bids from Lufthansa and Air France KLM, as Lisbon weighs competition, routes, jobs, and hub control.
Google EU regulation warning: EU rules may curb rivalry
Google EU regulation dispute deepens as Google warns EU rules could cut product features, raise compliance costs, and reshape competition and consumer choice.
German tax reforms: Merz plan targets middle earners
German tax reforms proposed Friedrich Merz would cut income taxes for middle earners and raise top rates, aiming to support growth and fiscal balance.