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Government package opens new legislative session at the Assembly of the Republic
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Government package opens new legislative session at the Assembly of the Republic

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 19:12

A new legislative package from the Government marks the beginning of a new legislative session at the Assembly of the Republic, the Portuguese parliament. This start is marked by five bill proposals that will be discussed in the plenary sessions.

Among the topics under debate, highlight goes to a proposal from the Livre party on online gambling, which will be discussed during this session. This issue thus joins the Government's legislative agenda.

There is also the re-examination of a decree on flags, which was returned to Parliament by Seguro. This re-examination is part of the work that will occupy the deputies during this legislative period.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal are directly affected because these Government bill proposals will begin their legislative process in Parliament. The debate on online gambling and the re-examination of the flags decree indicate topics that may generate significant political discussion during this session.

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