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Portugal: Lawyers turn the tables on judges — FrontPages.eu, September 30, 2026

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The Order of Lawyers has decided to archive court complaints about legal delays and instead file its own against judges. The move escalates opposition to a new law that introduces fines for dilatory acts in criminal proceedings. The Court of Auditors has found 526 million euros in subsidies it cannot properly explain in its review of the 2025 General State Account, citing lost taxes and unrecorded assets. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has warned the opposition that times are not for playing around regarding the state budget, while remaining open to negotiating constitutional reforms with the Socialists and other parties. Institutional landlords now account for 22.6% of new rental contracts, typically charging higher rates than individuals. Elsewhere, a report on recent exam failures suggests a recommendation involving automated answer-sheet cutting reportedly made the problem worse. The Ministry of Education and Science is sending these findings to Parliament to account for the technical failures during the assessment process.

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The Order of Lawyers has intensified its opposition to a new law by unanimously deciding to archive complaints of dilatory acts from courts and initiating formal complaints against judges. This action escalates the dispute over legislation that introduces fines for delays in criminal proceedings.

Observador: Order of Lawyers Archives Dilatory Act Complaints and Targets Judges

The Order of Lawyers unanimously decided to archive complaints of dilatory acts from courts and is now filing complaints against judges, escalating its opposition to a new law introducing fines for dilatory acts in criminal proceedings.

The Court of Auditors has issued a critical report on the General State Account for 2025, citing numerous failures. These include 526 million euros in poorly explained subsidies, uncollected taxes, and unrecorded assets.

Diário de Notícias: Court of Auditors: Government gave 526 million euros in subsidies, it is not…

The Court of Accounts criticizes the General State Account for 2025, citing numerous failures such as poorly explained subsidies, lost taxes, and unrecorded assets.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition, has initiated discussions on a constitutional review, reassuring Rui Carneiro, Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), of his priority while not excluding André Ventura, leader of the opposition party Chega. Montenegro also urged the opposition to act responsibly regarding the state budget, cautioning against frivolous actions.

Observador: Montenegro Reassures Carneiro on Constitutional Review, Doesn't Exclude Ventura

Prime Minister Montenegro prioritizes Rui Carneiro for the constitutional review but has not ruled out the participation of Ventura, recalling the previous "geringonça" coalition.

Diário de Notícias: Montenegro says he counts on PS in constitutional revision but without…

Prime Minister Montenegro stated his expectation of support from the Socialist Party (PS) for the constitutional revision, while keeping the door open to other parties.

Diário de Notícias: Montenegro warns that 'times are not for playing around' and asks for…

Prime Minister Montenegro has urged the opposition to act responsibly regarding the state budget, cautioning against frivolous actions.

A report by Deloitte has identified multiple failures in the education system's exam processes. These issues occurred at various stages, with one recommendation involving automated cutting of answer sheets reportedly worsening the overall situation.

Público: Exam failures, according to Deloitte: QR codes to a solution that only worsened

The Ministry of Education and Science is sending reports to Parliament about exam failures, which occurred at multiple stages, with one recommendation suggesting automated cutting of answer sheets that reportedly worsened the situation.

In the past year, institutional landlords, primarily companies, were responsible for 22.6% of new rental contracts signed in Portugal. These corporate landlords consistently charge higher rents compared to individual landlords.

Público: A fifth of new rental contracts have companies as landlords

Institutional landlords accounted for 22.6% of new rental contracts signed in Portugal in the last year, charging higher rents than individual landlords.

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