Luís Montenegro
Portuguese politician (1973–), the 199th prime minister of Portugal (2024–)
- 3h ago
Portugal braces for general strike as CGTP mobilises against labour reform, PM predicts low turnout
A 24-hour general strike called by Portugal's largest union confederation, CGTP, will begin at midnight on 3 June 2026, targeting the government's labour reform package. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says he expects the 'overwhelming majority' of workers to ignore the walkout.
- 3d ago
Montenegro re-elected PSD leader with overwhelming vote, dismisses Passos Coelho criticism as 'minor noise'
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro was re-elected president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Saturday, securing a third term as the sole candidate while dismissing criticism from former leader Pedro Passos Coelho as 'minor noise.'
- 3d ago
Portugal's Government Approves 'Single Social Benefit' Merging 13 Welfare Payments, Tying Aid to Mandatory Community Work
The Portuguese government approved a major reform consolidating 13 non-contributory social benefits into a single payment, introducing a mandatory 'social solidarity activity' of up to 15 hours per week for working-age recipients.
