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From the EU to the energy crisis: Nine hot topics mark the political year

Now7 September 2026 at 11:47

The Portuguese executive faces a September that should be marked by intense political activity. Among the main challenges are nine hot topics that promise to dominate the country's political agenda during the year.

One of the central points will be the motion of censure against the government, which should be voted during this period. This situation contributes to the political tension environment that is expected in the coming weeks.

There is also the TAP dossier that needs to be closed, representing an important pending matter for the executive. This topic has been occupying a relevant place in the government's concerns.

The high-speed rail is another dossier that needs to be recovered, representing a strategic project for the country. This topic joins the energy crisis as one of the major challenges that the government will have to face in the political horizon that lies ahead.

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