August saw significant legislative developments in Portugal, including the approval of the Major Options Law for 2023-2026, the establishment of the legal framework for sports companies, and amendments to the Statute of the Administrative and Tax Courts. Notable laws include those strengthening mechanisms against violence in sport, enhancing protection for victims of sex crimes, and completing the transposition of various EU directives on criminal procedure. The Constitutional Court also made a key ruling on drug possession sanctions. Additionally, changes were introduced related to European funds programming, recognition of foreign academic degrees, and regulations for the transportation of children and young people