Portugal Approves National Artificial Intelligence Agenda and 2026–2030 Action Plan 18/02/2026 Technology and Telecommunications Introduction Council of Ministers Resolution No. 2/2026 (RCM 2/26), published on January 8, approves the National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA) and the 2026–2030 Action Plan (PAANIA). The opportunity is substantial: adding between 18 and 22 billion euros to national GDP over the next decade. This represents a 2.7 percentage point increase in productivity’s contribution to […] READ MORE >>

Public Consultation for the Allocation of Grid Connection Capacity for Electricity Consumption Facilities 13/02/2026 Energy & Natural Resources On 3 February, the General-Directorate for Energy and Geology (DGEG) launched a public consultationregarding the allocation of capacity of connection to the Public Service Electricity Grid (RESP) in Zones of High Demand (ZHD). This procedure follows Order No. 1135/2026, of 2 February, which acknowledges theentire continental territory covered by the RESP as a ZHD, in […] READ MORE >>

New regime purchase and servicing of banking receivables (Decree-Law 103/2025) 24/09/2025 Financial Institutions Decree-Law No. 103/2025, recently published, represents a structural change in the legal regime applicable to the Purchase and Servicing of Banking Receivables in Portugal. Until now, these operations were regulated in a fragmented manner, essentially by the Civil Code and sectoral legislation, giving rise to areas of uncertainty that limited market dynamism and increased risks […] READ MORE >>

Brazil approves changes to the Golden Visa to boost the real estate sector 18/03/2025 Brazilian Desk, Real Estate, Tourism and Hospitality The Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has signed a letter of intent with the Federal Council of Real Estate Brokers (COFECI) for the regulation and implementation of the Brazilian “Golden Visa”. The initiative aims to attract foreign investment in the Brazilian real estate sector, stimulate the country’s economic growth and strengthen the construction […] READ MORE >>

Decree-Law No. 117/2024, of 30 December 09/01/2025 Real Estate On 30 December, Decree-Law No. 117/2024 was published, introducing the seventh amendment to the Legal Framework for Territorial Management Instruments (RJIGT), approved by Decree-Law No. 80/2015, of 14 May. These amendments primarily aim to address the shortage of housing and rising housing costs by increasing the availability of land designated for residential construction, in alignment […] READ MORE >>

Employment Newsletter – Whistleblower Directive 21/03/2022 Employment Andersen´s European Employment practice has developed the new edition of the Employment newsletter. In this publication we address the Whistleblower Directive, how it has been implemented in 20 different European countries, and what employers and employees will have to observe in the future. READ MORE >>

The new Directive on Non-Performing Loans (“NPLs”) 14/02/2022 Corporate and M&A A significant new Directive came into force on 28 December 2021. As a part of the work to strength-en Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union, Directive (EU) 2021/2167 READ MORE >>

Requirements and obligations of employers in relation to COVID-19 vaccines 12/04/2021 Employment Andersen's European Employment Group has prepared this 20-country summary that addresses frequently asked questions employers have regarding the COVID-19 vaccine READ MORE >>

Webinar Teleworking | LD 24/11/2020 Employment To help employers, making the best decision, Andersen´s European Employment Group organized a Webinar to cover the most relevant information on the introduction and implementation of Telework. READ MORE >>

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GDPR Implementation and Enforcement 13/12/2019 Technology and Telecommunications A Pan-European comparative analysis including infringements and sanctions in the past year and a half. Portugal, by Raquel Brizida Castro READ MORE >>

Employment News – Main changes to the Portuguese Labour Code 25/11/2019 Employment Main changes to the Portuguese Labour Code by Law No. 93/2019 of september 4th READ MORE >>

The new EFPIA Code is published! 19/07/2019 Pharma & Life Sciences The EFPIA Code constitutes the collection of ethical rules agreed by EFPIA members for the Promotion of Medicinal Products to HCPs and the interactions with HCPs, HCOs and POs, with the intent of guaranteeing that these activities are conducted while respecting the most stringent ethical principles of professionalism and responsibility. READ MORE >>