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The Local Elections of October 12 reshaped the local political map in Portugal. In a scenario marked by high fragmentation and growing territorial competition, the PSD, the largest party...

Doing business in or with the United States today can feel like navigating a political minefield. Tariffs shift overnight. Social media storms erupt each and every hour. Policies zigzag...

On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump’s administration unveiled a sweeping tariff regime that may mark the formal end of the preferential global trade order. At the center...

Communication emerged as the most important and unifying factor in the U.S. presidential race, surpassing electoral platforms and specific policies. The Democrats struggled to establish a consistent tone and...

The NATO Summit in Washington has concluded. During this week, NATO leaders gathered in the U.S. capital to address security challenges on both sides of the Atlantic on a...

The recent European elections are a crucial milestone for the EU. The current race for global leadership is forcing Europe to take action if it is to remain the...

With the appointment of the 41 new Secretaries of State, who take office this Friday, the new Portuguese government is complete. The Executive, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro,...

The presentation of the 2024 budget is seen as a crucial indicator of the government's political will and willingness to avoid early elections. Despite economic successes in 2023, a...