I. EDITORIAL – UPDATE OF THE MINIMUM GUARANTEED MONTHLY WAGE FOR 2026; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORMAL AGE OF ACCESS TO OLD-AGE PENSIONS IN 2027
The month of December was characterized, in legislative terms, by the publication of Law no. 73-A/2025, of December 30, which approved the State Budget for 2026, as well as by the publication of Decree-Law no. 139/2025, of December 29, which updated the value of the guaranteed minimum guaranteed monthly wage for 2026, from €870.00 (eight hundred and seventy euros) to €920.00 (nine hundred and twenty euros).
December was also marked by the publication of Ordinance no. 476/2025/1, of December 29, which establishes the normal age of access to old-age pensions in 2027. According to this ordinance, the normal age for accessing old-age pensions under the general social security system in 2027 is 66 years and 11 months.
Finally, we also highlight:
- Decree-Law no. 126-C/2025, of December 5, amending various provisions of the Excise Duty Code (IEC Code), approved as an annex to Decree-Law no. 73/2010 of June 21;
- Decree-Law no. 126-B/2025, of December 5, transposing Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/2775, regarding adjustments to the size criteria for micro, small, medium, and large enterprises or groups;
- Law no. 72/2025, of December 23, transposing Directive (EU) 2024/1226 on the definition of criminal offenses and sanctions applicable to violations of European Union restrictive measures.
Within the scope of case law, we highlight the Constitutional Court Ruling no. 1133/2025, of December 15, Case no. 1383/2025, in which it was pronounced: "the unconstitutionality of the provision extracted from subparagraph f) of paragraph 1 of Article 6 of Law no. 37/81, of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violating Articles 26(1), in conjunction with Articles 18(2) and 30(4), all of the Constitution; the unconstitutionality of the rule extracted from the second part of subparagraph a) of paragraph 1 of Article 9 of Law no. 37/81, of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violation of Article 2, in conjunction with subparagraph f) of Article 164(1), both of the Constitution; the unconstitutionality of the provision of Article 12-B(3) of Law no. 37/81 of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violation of Article 2 in conjunction with Article 164(1)(f), both of the Constitution; the unconstitutionality of the provision extracted from Article 7(3) and (4) of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violation of Article 2 of the Constitution”.
Finally, in the scope of Miscellaneous, we highlight the publication of a study on quantum technologies, conducted by the European Patent Organization (EPO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to the study, quantum technologies have the potential to transform the way we process information, communicate, and measure the world around us, with applications ranging from defense to health.
II. LEGISLATION
Decree-Law no. 125/2025, of December 4: Transposes Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures to ensure a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23400/0000400068.pdf
Ordinance no. 429/2025/1, of December 4: Fourth amendment to the Specific Regulation for the Thematic Area of Innovation and Digital Transition.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23400/0007800199.pdf
Ordinance no. 431/2025/1, of December 4: Approves the list of substances and methods prohibited as of 1 January 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23400/0020100216.pdf
Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no. 174/2025, of December 5: Approves the Forest Intervention Plan “Forest 2050, Greener Future.”.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23500/0000400024.pdf
Ordinance no. 432/2025/1, of December 5: Creates the “Seal - Accessible and Inclusive Cultural Spaces (SECAI)” and approves the regulations for awarding the SECAI.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23500/0003000037.pdf
Decree-Law no. 126-B/2025, of December 5: Transposes Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/2775, with regard to adjustments to the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized, and large enterprises or groups.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23501/0000400005.pdf
Decree-Law no. 126-C/2025, of December 5: Amends various provisions of the Excise Duty Code (IEC Code), approved as an annex to Decree-Law no. 73/2010 of June 21.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23501/0000600014.pdf
Decree-Law no. 127/2025, of December 9: Amends the Code of Contributory Regimes of the Social Security System.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23600/0000200005.pdf
Regulatory Decree no. 7/2025, of December 9: Amends Regulatory Decree no. 1-A/2011, of January 3, which regulates the Code of Contributory Regimes of the Social Security System.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/23600/0000600012.pdf
Ordinance no. 443/2025/1, of December 15: Establishes the amount of fees and administrative costs for access to the activity of electronic toll service providers and in administrative offense proceedings for non-payment of toll fees.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24000/0001300015.pdf
Ordinance no. 445/2025/1, of December 15: Provides for the first amendment to Ordinance no. 66/2011, of February 4, which sets out the procedures, elements and means of evidence necessary for registration, classification and compliance with the contributory obligation provided for in Regulatory Decree no. 1-A/2011 of January 3, in its current wording.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24000/0003100032.pdf
Ordinance no. 448/2025/1, of December 17: Determination of the default interest rate for the collection of route charges in the airspace in flight information regions for the year 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24200/0000700007.pdf
Law no. 68/2025, of December 19: Ensures the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/886, with regard to instant credit transfers in euros.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24400/0000500014.pdf
Regional Regulatory Decree no. 29/2025/A, of December 19: Regulates Regional Legislative Decree no. 13/2024/A, of November 29, which adapts the legal regime applicable to Portuguese firefighters in mainland Portugal to the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24400/0002200026.pdf
Law no. 69/2025, of December 22: Ensures the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, on markets in crypto-assets and amending Regulations (EU) no. 1093/2010 and (EU) no. 1095/2010 and Directives 2013/36/EU and (EU) 2019/1937.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0001300031.pdf
Law no. 70/2025, of December 22: Implements Article 38 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 on information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets into domestic law, and amends Law no. 83/2017, of August 18.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0003200055.pdf
Ordinance no. 452/2025/1, of December 22: Ordinance extending the collective contract between ADCP ― Association of Cooperative Wineries of Portugal and the National Union of Workers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Tourism, Food Industry, Beverages, and Related Industries ― SETAAB.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0007100072.pdf
Ordinance no. 454/2025/1 of December 22: Ordinance extending the amendments to the collective contract between ADCP ― Association of Cooperative Wineries of Portugal and SITESE ― Service Sector Workers' Union.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0007500076.pdf
Ordinance no. 457/2025/1 of December 22: Ordinance extending the collective contract between the Ribatejo Farmers' Association ― Employers' Organization of the Districts of Santarém, Lisbon, and Leiria and the National Union of Workers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Tourism, Food Industry, Beverages, and Related Industries ― SETAAB.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0008100082.pdf
Ordinance no. 459/2025/1 of December 22: Ordinance extending the collective contract between ANEFA ― National Association of Forestry, Agricultural, and Environmental Companies and the National Union of Workers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Tourism, Food Industry, Beverages, and Related Industries ― SETAAB.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0008500086.pdf
Ordinance no. 462/2025/1 of December 22: Ordinance extending the amendments to the collective contract between the National Association of Food Traders and Manufacturers (ANCIPA) and FESAHT — Federation of Agriculture, Food, Beverages, Hospitality, and Tourism Unions of Portugal and others (fruit and vegetable industry).
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24500/0009100092.pdf
Law no. 72/2025, of December 23: Transposes Directive (EU) 2024/1226 on the definition of criminal offenses and sanctions applicable to violations of European Union restrictive measures.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24600/0000300023.pdf
Law no. 73/2025, of December 23: Ensures the implementation of European legal acts in the national legal system relating to the digital operational resilience of the financial sector.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24600/0002400047.pdf
Ordinance no. 466/2025/1, of December 23: Second amendment to Ordinance no. 159/2004, of February 14, which sets the amounts of fees to be charged by the entities referred to in paragraph 2 of article 6 of Decree -Law no. 267/2002, of November 26, which establishes the procedures and defines the powers for the purposes of licensing and inspection of petroleum product storage facilities and fuel filling station facilities.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24600/0006600066.pdf
Ordinance no. 467/2025/1, of December 23: Extends the validity of the National Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2025 until the entry into force of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2026-2030.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24600/0006700068.pdf
Decree-Law no. 130/2025, of December 24: Amends several laws within the scope of the reform of the Public Administration.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24700/0003100038.pdf
Ordinance no. 468/2025/1, of December 24: Establishes the types of professional certificates for seafarers, the conditions for their issuance, their validity, the revalidation process, and the corresponding models.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24700/0011500180.pdf
Ordinance no. 471/2025/1, of December 26: Sets the average construction value to be in force in 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24800/0000700007.pdf
Decree-Law no. 138/2025, of December 29: Amends the Statute of the Informal Caregiver, approved by Law no. 110/2019, of September 9, and Regulatory Decree no. 5/2024, of November 6.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0001100013.pdf
Decree-Law no. 139/2025, of December 29: Updates the minimum guaranteed monthly wage for 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0001400016.pdf
Ordinance no. 473/2025/1, of December 29: Determination of the unit terminal rate to be used for calculating the terminal rate payable for terminal air navigation services provided at national public airports for the year 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0004900050.pdf
Ordinance no. 474/2025/1, of December 29: Sixth amendment to Ordinance no. 77-B/2014, of April 1, which sets the amount of security charges to be levied at airports in the ANA network and at other aerodromes and airports.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0005100052.pdf
Ordinance no. 475/2025/1, of December 29: Makes the first amendment to Ordinance no. 254/2025/1, of June 6, which establishes the conditions and procedures applicable to the allocation, in 2025, of a subsidy, within the scope of de minimis aid to the fisheries sector, corresponding to a reduction in the final price of gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumed in small-scale artisanal and coastal fishing, small-scale aquaculture, and salt farming, equivalent to that resulting from the reduction in the rate applicable to diesel consumed in fishing.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0005300054.pdf
Ordinance no. 476/2025/1, of December 29: Determines the normal age of access to old-age pensions in 2027.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24900/0005500056.pdf
Decree of the President of the Republic no. 124-A/2025, of December 29: Ratifies the Convention between the Portuguese Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital Gains and for the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance, signed in London on September 15, 2025.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24901/0000200002.pdf
Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic no. 206-A/2025, of December 29: Approves the Convention between the Portuguese Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital Gains and for the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance, signed in London on September 15, 2025.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/24901/0000300050.pdf
Ordinance no. 480-A/2025/1, of December 30: Proceeds with the annual update of the social support index (IAS).
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25001/0000200002.pdf
Ordinance no. 480-B/2025/1, of December 30: Proceeds with the annual update of pensions and other social benefits granted by the social security system.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25001/0000300012.pdf
Ordinance no. 480-C/2025/1, of December 30: Proceeds with the annual update of occupational accident pensions for the year 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25001/0001300013.pdf
Ordinance no. 480-D/2025/1, of December 30: Updates the reference value of the solidarity supplement for the elderly and the amount of the solidarity supplement for the elderly that is being awarded.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25001/0001400014.pdf
Law no. 73-A/2025, of December 30: State Budget for 2026.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25002/0000200271.pdf
Ordinance no. 481/2025/1, of December 31: Establishes the support regime for investments in equipment and infrastructure in the area of energy efficiency, energy production, and storage, as provided for in point 6 of Order no. 14805-B/2025, of December 12, of the Minister of Environment and Energy.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25100/0000200007.pdf
Law no. 73-B/2025, of December 31: Approves the Major Options for 2025-2029.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25101/0000200080.pdf
Ordinance no. 482-A/2025/1, of December 31: Sixth amendment to Ordinance no. 54-D/2023, tenth amendment to Ordinance no. 54-E/2023, fourth amendment to Ordinance no. 54-I/2023, and fifth amendment to Ordinance no. 54-Q/2023, of February 27, within the scope of the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy for Portugal (PEPAC Portugal), on the mainland.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25101/0008100092.pdf
Ordinance no. 482-B/2025/1, of December 31: Tenth amendment to Ordinance no. 54-A/2023 and Ordinance no. 54 -C/2023, of February 27, third amendment to Ordinance no. 360/2024/1 and Ordinance no. 362/2024/1, of December 30, within the scope of the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy for Portugal (PEPAC Portugal).
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2025/12/25101/0009300106.pdf
III. Public Procurement1
Announcement no. 31157/2025, of December 2: Contract “Redefinition of the São Joaninho WWTP Treatment System and Construction of Pumping Systems (SAR São Joaninho)” - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €1,194,633.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419829096.pdf
Announcement no. 31159/2025, of December 2: Contract “Restructuring of the Treatment Systems of the Municipality of Carregal do Sal - Beijós Subsystem” - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €2,089,340.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419829355.pdf
Announcement no. 31161/2025, of December 2: Contract "Requalification of the Tondela Sul System; Redefinition of the Molelos WWTP Treatment System and Integration of the Ermida and Fungão Subsystem (SAR Tondela Sul)" - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €4,107,058.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419828691.pdf
Announcement no. 31162/2025, of December 2: “Restructuring of the Treatment Systems of the Municipality of Carregal do Sal - Cabriz Subsystem” - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €2,582,350.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419829217.pdf
Announcement no. 31164/2025, of December 2: Contract “Redefinition of the Vasco - Midões WWTP Treatment System and Construction of the Casal da Senhora Pumping Systems - Vasco Subsystem” - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €1,575,001.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419829655.pdf
Announcement no. 31167/2025, of December 2: Contract for the Redefinition of the Santa Comba WWTP Treatment System and Rehabilitation of the Ribeira das Hortas Outfall (SAR Santa Comba Dão) - AINTAR - Association of Municipalities for the Intermunicipal Wastewater System - €3,095,263.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419828934.pdf
Announcement no. 31174/2025, of December 2: Construction contract for ERPI in the parish of Olho Marinho, Óbidos - Social and Cultural Center for the Development of Olho Marinho - €2,815,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419835568.pdf
Announcement no. 31199/2025, of December 2: Redevelopment of the Pópulo Public Space and surrounding roads - Municipality of Braga - €2,604,968.02 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419822064.pdf
Announcement no. 31200/2025, of December 2: Design-Build Contract for “Reconversion of the Constantim Industrial Zone: Greener, More Resilient, and Digital” - Municipality of Vila Real - €8,695,187.56 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419828026.pdf
Announcement no. 31212/2025, of December 2: Bispo D. Manuel Ferreira Cabral Primary and Secondary School - Renovation of the Pavilion and Sports Center – A - Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure - €2,600,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419831128.pdf
Announcement no. 31273/2025, of December 2: Provision of legal advisory services and legal representation - Lusa - Agência de Notícias de Portugal, SA - €168,750.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/232/419838995.pdf
Announcement no. 31562/2025, of December 4: Contract for the Rehabilitation and Adaptation of the Greenhouse of the Tropical Botanical Garden of the University of Lisbon and Support Facilities - 2nd procedure - University of Lisbon - €1,917,600.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/234/419848211.pdf
Announcement no. 31623/2025, of December 5: Contract for the total renovation of the former “Colégio São José” building into a residence for PSP agents and/or beneficiaries of PSP Social Services (SSPSP), located at Rua José Luís de Morais nos. 4 and 4A - Sacavém, Municipality of Loures, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) - Public Security Police Social Services - €1,113,600.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/235/419853606.pdf
Announcement no. 31659/2025, of December 5: Renovation and Expansion of the Day Center and Community Center - Social Center of the Porto Cathedral - €1,473,430.01 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/235/419853922.pdf
Announcement no. 31737/2025, of December 5: Contract for the “Restoration of the Walled Structure of the City of Santarém” - Municipality of Santarém - €1,881,500.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/235/419855291.pdf
Announcement no. 31758/2025, of December 5: Contract for the expansion and conservation of the building located at Av. Sanches de Miranda no. 30 in Évora - ERPI - Ramalho Barahona Collection - Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Évora - €1,100,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/235/419856871.pdf
Announcement no. 31799/2025, of December 9: CP/835/2025 - Travel, air, rail, and road transport, and accommodation services for a period of 36 months, with an estimated start date of January 1, 2026, and end date of December 31, 2028 - Office of the Secretary-General of the Internal Security System - €1,350,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/236/419848374.pdf
Announcement no. 31806/2025, of December 9: Contract for the construction of a healthcare facility in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (long-term integrated care facility). - O Lar D'Ajuda - Home and Day Center, Sole Proprietorship, Ltd. - €3,400,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/236/419858459.pdf
Announcement no. 31840/2025, of December 9: Contract for the Rehabilitation of Mechanical Accesses at the Alameda, Odivelas, Oriente, and Terreiro do Paço Stations of the Lisbon Metro E.P.E. - Metropolitano de Lisboa, EPE - €5,720,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/236/419855567.pdf
Announcement no. 31872/2025, of December 9: Rehabilitation of the Bodegas da Fonte Nova de Urrós - Municipality of Mogadouro - €2,081,048.95 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/236/419859155.pdf
Announcement no. 31893/2025, of December 9: Contract for General Civil Construction Improvements 2026–2027 – Águas do Tejo Atlântico, SA – €3,000,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/236/419861925.pdf
Announcement no. 31935/2025, of December 10: PE_25192_CNE-National Public Tender for the replacement and installation of roofing and water supply networks at the Santo André Secondary School in Barreiro - Construção Pública, EPE - €1,038,267.01 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419861828.pdf
Announcement no. 31947/2025, of December 10: Procedure under Private Law - Market Consultation - Contract - Expansion of the Lisbon Data Processing Center - IP Telecom, Telecom Services, SA - €2,800,000.00 (AnoGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419860775.pdf
Announcement no. 31957/2025, of December 10: Construction of the Pinheiro da Bemposta Health Center - Municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis - €1,924,455.22 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419863367.pdf
Announcement no. 31989/2025, of December 10: Contract for the rehabilitation of the Mem Martins and Vale Mourão outfalls - Águas do Tejo Atlântico, SA - €2,850,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419865895.pdf
Announcement no. 31991/2025, of December 10: Procurement of legal services in the context of decisions on administrative offense proceedings - Inspectorate-General for Agriculture, the Sea, the Environment, and Spatial Planning - €80,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419865521.pdf
Announcement no. 31993/2025, of December 10: Collaborative and Community Multifamily Housing Construction Contract—application to PRR-Re-C03-I01-10-00061, Notice no. 10-C03-i01-2023 - Aurélio Amaro Diniz Foundation - €4,219,835.75 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419866267.pdf
Announcement no. 32060/2025, of December 10: 3174CP25 Urgent Replacement of Water Supply Pipes - CMPEAE - Empresa de Águas e Energia do Município do Porto, EM - €1,029,720.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/237/419867377.pdf
Announcement no. 32089/2025, of December 11: Rehabilitation of the Social Housing Park of the Municipality of VRSA - ELHVRSA (design/construction) - Lot 3 - Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António - €1,119,925.97 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/238/419866989.pdf
Announcement no. 32165/2025, of December 11: A7/3345/2025 - Contract for the Adaptation of the Laundry Area for the Installation of the Gastroenterology Outpatient Unit, at Santo André Hospital (HSA), Local Health Unit of the Leiria Region (ULSRL) - Portugal 2030 - Local Health Unit of the Leiria Region, EPE - €2,850,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/238/419869029.pdf
Announcement no. 32351/2025, of December 15: Construction of the Fundão Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters - Fundão Volunteer Firefighters Humanitarian Association - €4,245,904.83 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/240/419877997.pdf
Announcement no. 32500/2025, of December 15: Contract for the Redevelopment of the Algueirão Public Space and Largo 25 de Abril/Largo da Estação, in Mem Martins (CMS), including the Redesign of the Water Supply and Domestic Wastewater Drainage Networks (SMAS) - Municipality of Sintra - €2,652,397.80 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/240/419880044.pdf
Announcement no. 32521/2025, of December 15: Contract for the construction of the “Loja do Cidadão de Olhão” (Olhão Citizen's Bureau) - Municipality of Olhão - €1,100,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/240/419884508.pdf
Announcement no. 32522/2025, of December 15: Conservation and Improvement of the Olhão Health Center - Municipality of Olhão - €1,858,188.50 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/240/419884776.pdf
Announcement no. 32596/2025, of December 16: Public tender procedure for the conservation of the interior of the Church of São João da Foz do Douro - Architecture and Electricity and Restoration of Wood Carvings. - Parish Church of São João da Foz do Douro - €1,010,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/241/419890623.pdf
Announcement no. 32962/2025, of December 19: Contract for the design and construction of the expansion of the HFF, Hemodialysis Unit, Day Hospital, and Inpatient Unit, integrated into ULSASI, E.P.E. - Amadora/Sintra Local Health Unit, EPE - €8,550,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/244/419893978.pdf
Announcement no. 32983/2025, of December 19: CPBL2505 - Contract for the renovation of the CINCORK facilities - Cork Industry Professional Training Center - €2,852,305.00 (ComprasPT)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/244/419913732.pdf
Announcement no. 33176/2025, of December 22: CP003625_Insurance services - Cascais Próxima - Gestão de Mobilidade, Espaços Urbanos e Energias, EM, SA - €1,998,332.55 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/245/419917759.pdf
Announcement no. 33204/2025, of December 22: Construction of social housing - Local housing strategy - Construction of an apartment building with 8 units - Municipality of Oleiros - €1,146,936.39 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/245/419907066.pdf
Announcement no. 33217/2025, of December 22: Alteration and Expansion of Buildings - Historic Center - Municipality of Guarda - €5,992,900.62 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/245/419915717.pdf
Announcement no. 33239/2025, of December 22: Public Works Contract for the partial renovation of the facilities of the Northern Regional Directorate for Mobility and Transport (DRMTN) - Institute for Mobility and Transport, IP - €1,090,024.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/245/419922861.pdf
Announcement no. 33272/2025, of December 23: Public Works Contract "Alteration and extension of building, Section B, for the Celorico da Beira Citizen's Bureau. - Municipality of Celorico da Beira - €1,060,761.91 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/246/419924895.pdf
Announcement no. 33284/2025, of December 23: Renovation Contract for the Northern Regional Headquarters of the Order of Engineers - Order of Engineers - €1,312,350.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/246/419926044.pdf
Announcement no. 33478/2025, of December 29: Construction of a building for the SA A-29N NA BA11 flight squadron – Beja – Air Force General Staff – €2,850,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/249/419933861.pdf
Announcement no. 33491/2025, of December 29: Public works contract for the renovation of the Monteiro-Mor Botanical Park of the National Costume Museum - Lisbon Tourism Association - Visitors and Convention Bureau - €1,250,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/249/419934688.pdf
Announcement no. 33492/2025, of December 29: Partial renovation of the interior of Residential Facility for the Elderly 1, focusing mainly on the complete renovation of the accommodation areas (i.e., bedrooms and respective bathrooms). - Alfena Parish Social Center - €1,128,272.98 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/249/419934541.pdf
Announcement no. 33526/2025, of December 30: Demolition and construction of a building for a daycare center - Fundação A Lord - €1,100,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/250/419935319.pdf
Announcement no. 33600/2025, of December 30: Contract for the improvement of the Barcarena outfall - structural rehabilitation (Phase II) and flow control - Águas do Tejo Atlântico, SA - €3,900,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2025/12/250/419942341.pdf
IV. CASE-LAW
IV.1. Court of Justice of the European Union
Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of December 18, Case no. C-481/24: Reference for a preliminary ruling. Directive 2011/7/EU. Combating late payment in commercial transactions. Article 3(1) and (3)(a). Interest on late payments. Article 6(1) and (2). Compensation for the costs incurred in recovering the debt. Conditions. National legislation providing for the offsetting of reciprocal claims by means of a retroactive declaration. Simultaneous extinction of claims up to the limit of the lowest amount. Effects on interest and compensation.
Summary:
“Article 3(1) and (3)(a) and Article 6(1) and (2) of Directive 2011/7/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of February 16, 2011, on combating late payment in commercial transactions, must be interpreted as meaning that: they do not preclude national legislation under which statutory interest for late payment and compensation for the costs incurred in recovering the debt are not payable to the creditor where the debtor has paid the amount owed by means of a set-off declaration submitted, after the expiry of the contractual payment period, due to the retroactive effect associated with that statement from the moment when set-off became possible.”
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0481
Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of December 18, Joined Cases C-296/24 to C-307/24: Reference for a preliminary ruling. Article 45 TFEU. Freedom of movement for workers. Equal treatment. Regulation (EU) no. 492/2011. Article 7(2). Social advantages. Family benefits. Condition for granting this benefit to a non-resident worker for a child of his spouse or registered partner. Requirement that the worker must “provide for the maintenance” of that child. Criteria for assessment. Presumption based on the existence of a common domicile. Directive 2004/38/EC. Article 2(2)(c). Concept of “family member.”.
Summary:
“Article 45 TFEU, Article 1(i) and Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems, read in conjunction with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) no 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union, and Article 2(2) of Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States , amending Regulation (EEC) no 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC, must be interpreted as meaning that: the condition for granting a non-resident worker in the Member State of employment a family benefit for the child of his spouse or registered partner, namely that that worker must ‘provide for’ that child, is satisfied where there is a family relationship between that worker and the biological or adopted child of his spouse or registered partner, characterized by the existence of a common domicile of that worker and that child.”
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0296
IV.2. Constitutional Court
Constitutional Court Ruling no. 1133/2025, of December 15, Case no. 1383/2025:
“In view of the above, the Constitutional Court:
a) Declares the unconstitutionality of the provision contained in Article 6(1)(f) of Law no. 37/81 of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violating Article 26(1), in conjunction with Article 18(2) and Article 30(4), all of the Constitution;
b) Declares the unconstitutionality of the provision extracted from the second part of subparagraph a) of paragraph 1 of Article 9 of Law no. 37/81, of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violating Article 2, in conjunction with Article 164(1)(f), both of the Constitution;
c) Declares the unconstitutionality of the provision of Article 12-B(3) of Law no. 37/81 of October 3, as amended by Article 2 of Decree no. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic, for violating Article 2 in conjunction with Article 164(1)(f), both of the Constitution;
d) Declares the provision contained in paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 7 of Decree No. 17/XVII of the Assembly of the Republic to be unconstitutional, for violation of Article 2 of the Constitution;
e) Does not declare the other provisions included in the request to be unconstitutional.”.
https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20251133.html
Constitutional Court Ruling no. 1134/2025, of December 15, Case no. 1384/2025:
“In view of the above, the Constitutional Court declares: the unconstitutionality of the provisions of Article 69-D, paragraphs 1, 2(a), 4, 5, and 6, added by Article 2 of Decree of the Assembly of the Republic no. 18/XVII, for violating the principles of equality, proportionality, and fault, enshrined in Articles 1, 13(1), and 18(2), the latter in conjunction with Article 26(1), all of the Constitution.”
https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20251134.html
Constitutional Court Ruling no. 1171/2024, of December 18, Case no. 1153/2025:
“In view of the above, it is hereby decided:
a) To rule unconstitutional, for violation of Article 13 of the Constitution, the provision of Article 3(1) of the Single Circulation Tax Code, as amended by Decree-Law no. 41/2016, of August 1, according to which the person in whose name the vehicle is registered on the date of verification of the taxable event is liable for payment of the single circulation tax, regardless of whether ownership has already been transferred to another person on that date; and, consequently,
b) To grant the present appeal, determining the reform of the appealed decision in accordance with the previous positive judgment of unconstitutionality.”.
https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20251153.html
IV.3. Judicial Courts
Judgement of the Supreme Court of Justice of December 16, Case no. 9991/20.4T8LSB.L1.S1: Contract for construction work. Resolution. Ineffectiveness. Just cause. Principle of trust. Defective performance. Definitive non-compliance. Complaint. Defect. Property intended for long-term use. Calculation of time limits. Warning notice. Demolition. Reconstruction. New construction.
Summary:
“I. In the contract for construction work, the law establishes, in Articles 1218 to 1225 of the Civil Code, a specific regime in the event of defective performance of the contract, which is applicable when the work is made available to the owner of the work, and does not preclude the application of the general rules relating to the performance and non-performance of obligations.
II. If the resolution of the contract is communicated to the other party before the work has been completed and delivered to the owners of the work, it is in light of the rules set out in Articles 798 et seq. of the CC that it must be verified whether or not the respective legal requirements were met.
III. In addition to legal resolution, the law provides for conventional resolution, which allows the parties, within the scope of their contractual freedom (Article 405 of the Civil Code), albeit subject to the limits of the law and good faith, to establish resolution agreements upon verification of certain specific facts, with assumptions and effects different from those resulting from legal resolution due to breach of contract.
IV. The resolution clause must specify the actual breaches of contract that enable one of the parties to terminate the contract, as this is the only way to conclude that the parties, when entering into the contract, duly assessed the relevance of such breaches to the economy of the contract.
V. A clause stipulating that the owner of the work may resolve the contract in the event of “unjustified non-compliance by the CONTRACTOR, in the execution of the work, with the instructions given to it by the OWNERS OF THE WORK/SUPERVISION,” is a generic or blank clause that refers to any and all breaches of contract, without specifying any specific conduct or breach as grounds for resolution.
VI. Such a clause is invalid, and resolution based on it is unlawful, as the owner of the work is not entitled to compensation for damages resulting from the contractor's alleged breach of contract.”.
Judgement of the Supreme Court of Justice of December 16, Case no. 571/21.8T8AVR.P1.S1: Judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice, December 16, Case no. 571/21.8T8AVR.P1.S1: Adverse possession. Original acquisition. Right of ownership. Possession. Requirements. Animus Possidendi. Corpus. Detention. Challenge to the facts. Powers of the court. Powers of the Supreme Court of Justice. Reassessment of evidence. Error in the assessment of evidence. Free assessment of evidence. Fixed evidence.
Summary:
“I – The Court of Appeal's decision-making autonomy in judging matters of fact by reviewing the evidence contained in the case file not only does not limit it to the evidence indicated by the appellant, but also requires it to form its own opinion (autonomous judgment based on the available evidence) in an overall assessment of all the evidence brought to the case file.
II – The STJ cannot modify or sanction the factual decision established by the Court of Appeal when evidence without fixed probative value is at issue.
III – Adverse possession, as a form of original acquisition of property, requires public, peaceful, and lasting possession, with “animus possidendi.”
IV - The Portuguese Civil Code adopts a subjectivist conception of possession, requiring the intention to act as the holder of the right.
V - The “animus” must be assessed not by the subjective intention of the possessor, but by the material acts that externalize the behavior of the holder of the right. The intention is presumed from visible action, since possession requires external recognition.
VI - The acts performed by the author — living in, caring for, watching over, and paying taxes on the property for more than 20 years — demonstrate the exercise of the possessory “corpus” typical of someone who integrates the property into their sphere of control, suggesting the existence of the corresponding “animus” to possess in their own name.”.
Judgment of the Lisbon Court of Appeal of December 4, Case no. 454/24.0T8FNC.L1-2: Residential lease. Lease contract. Term. Renewal.
Summary:
“I. The rule contained in Article 1096(1) of the CC is supplementary, both in terms of the automatic renewal of fixed-term lease agreements and the duration of renewal periods, i.e.: i. the agreement is only automatically renewable in the absence of a stipulation to the contrary; ii. renewal shall only be for successive periods of equal duration, or of three years if this is less, in cases where the parties have not agreed on the term of renewal (or the terms of renewal) otherwise (without prejudice to the provisions of Article 1097(3) of the CC).
II. Consequently, when entering into a fixed-term residential lease agreement, the parties may stipulate: the termination of the agreement at the end of the term (expiry); or its automatic renewal, subject to future opposition to such renewal.
III. Having agreed to the automatic renewal of the fixed-term residential lease agreement, the parties may choose any renewal term equal to or greater than one year (without prejudice to the landlord's opposition to the first renewal of the contract, which shall only take effect three years after the conclusion of the contract, unless there is a need for housing by the landlord or his first-degree descendants – Article 1097(3) of the CC).”.
Judgment of the Lisbon Court of Appeal of December 4, Case no. 942/14.6TVLSB.L2-6: Unjust enrichment. Impoverishment.
Summary:
“I - In the case of debt payment (by the owner of the work) to a person other than the one indicated by the creditor (contractor) as the one to whom their credit was assigned, verification of the requirement of impoverishment for the purposes of unjust enrichment does not require proof that the debtor also subsequently paid the person indicated by the creditor.
II - The justification for enrichment lies in the relationship between the impoverished and the enriched.
III - The obligation to repay is not affected by the disposition that the enriched party has made of the amount transferred to them.
IV - Unless it is proven that the plaintiff (owner of the work) would be released from the debt to the person indicated by the creditor (contractor) to pay it, there is no abuse of rights in a situation where the enriched party did not keep the amount transferred to them, but instead transferred it to the account of the original creditor (contractor)).”.
Judgment of the Court of Appeal of Porto of December 12, Case no. 261/25.2T8ARC.P1: Embargo on new construction. Protection of Personality Rights.
Summary:
“I - The “neighborhood right” in the context of property relations may constitute a source or cause of genuine subjective rights, the purpose of which is to ensure balanced coexistence between owners and users of buildings.
II - Based on Article 1346 of the Civil Code, the owner may bring a preventive action to prevent noise, smoke, and vibrations from the neighboring building when these cause substantial damage or exceed the normal use of the building of origin.
III - The protection does not cover mere personal inconveniences or, in itself, violations of personality rights (such as health or environment), when there is no violation of the provisions of Articles 1360 et seq. of the Civil Code, and in such cases does not justify the embargo of new construction.”.
Judgment of the Court of Appeal of Porto of December 12, Case no. 3453/21.0T8AVR.P1: Purchase and sale. Consumer. Expiration of Buyer's Rights. Compensation.
Summary:
“Although this is a purchase and sale agreement, the Consumer Law (D. L. DL 67/2003, of April 8), allowing the buyer to be compensated for the expenses and costs incurred in repairing the defects themselves, without the delay in repairing them constituting a definitive failure to comply with the repair, if there are several obvious defects in the building sold which have not been repaired, despite insistence on their repair, and there is no bad faith or abuse of rights on the part of the buyer.”.
IV.4. Administrative and Tax Courts
Judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of December 3, Case no. 01688/20.1BELRS: IRC. Dividends. Double taxation. Free movement of capital.
Summary:
“I - Dividends constitute income from shares or other rights to participate in profits, all relating to corporations, as opposed to partnerships.
II - The phenomenon of double taxation arises in cases of conflicting rules. Specifically, economic double taxation occurs when a company's profits, which have already been taxed as income in their sphere, are taxed again when distributed to shareholders and in their personal sphere (whether a company or a natural person).
III - There are various legal or conventional, domestic or international mechanisms designed to eliminate situations of double taxation.
IV - Article 63 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which enshrines the principle of free movement of capital, both between EU Member States and between them and third countries, is based on Article 67 of the TEC. The question of comparing situations involving third countries (as is the case in the present proceedings) arises essentially in relation to the free movement of capital, a situation which, under Article 63(2) TFEU, is applicable to third countries.
V - When deciding on a particular case, the national court must take into account the effects of double taxation conventions on national law before concluding whether two comparable situations are treated differently. In this case, the issue at stake is the possible application of the Portugal/US DTA.
VI - Article 63 TFEU must be interpreted as precluding legislation of a Member State under which dividends distributed by resident companies to a non-resident UCI are subject to withholding tax, whereas dividends distributed to a resident UCI are exempt from such withholding tax.
VIII - The interpretation of Article 63 TFEU referred to above is incompatible with Article 22 of the E.B.F., as amended by Decree-Law 7/2015 of January 13, insofar as it limits the exemption regime provided for therein to UCITS established under national law, excluding UCITS established under the law of other Member States of the European Union or third countries.”.
Judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of December 3, Case no. 012/23.6BELRS: Stamp duty. Remuneration. Placement. Stock exchange.
Summary:
“I - Article 5(2)(b) of Council Directive 2008/7/EC of February 12, 2008, concerning indirect taxes on the raising of capital, must be interpreted as precluding national legislation which provides for the levying of stamp duty on sums paid by a capital company to a bank to which it has entrusted the placing on the market of negotiable securities, such as bonds and commercial paper of new issues, regardless of whether the companies issuing the securities in question are required by law to use the services of a third party or have chosen to do so voluntarily.
II - In view of European Union law, item 17.3.4. of the TGIS cannot be levied on the remuneration for the activity of placing debt securities issued by companies on the stock exchange.”.
V. BRIEFS
V.1. DOCTRINE
V.1.1. Monographs and Periodicals
Gonçalo de Almeida Ribeiro, Estudos em Homenagem ao Conselheiro Presidente João Caupers - Vol. I, Almedina, December, 2025.
V.1.2. Generic Guidelines & Cia
Circular Letter no. 25092, of December 2, by Order of the Sub-Director General of the Value Added Tax Services Directorate
Subject: VAT - Taxable Value on Importation - Update of the optional table of ancillary expenses - 2026.
Circular Letter no. 25094, dated December 5, issued by Order of the Sub-Director General of the Value Added Tax Services Directorate
Subject: VAT - Calculation of turnover for VAT purposes.
V.2. Miscellaneous
V.2.1. Bulletin of Labour and Employment
V.2.2. Economics, Finance and Taxation
The Council of Ministers, meeting on December 4, approved three decisive pieces of legislation for the digitization of the state, which reinforce the digital transformation of public administration. It approved a Draft Law on Legislative Authorization for public consultation on the new regime for the removal of foreign nationals in an irregular situation. It approved a decree-law amending the Special Consumption Tax Code (IEC Code), ensuring the full transposition of European directives and promoting tax simplification. Among the measures approved are the end of the tax exemption on petroleum and energy products applicable to biofuels produced from palm oil waste or imported palm waste, and the simplification of the regime applicable to the supply of vessels and aircraft leaving national territory.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc25/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=701
The Council of Ministers, meeting on December 11, approved a draft law establishing the extended forfeiture of assets derived from criminal activities. The legislative changes aim to create different types of forfeiture alongside the classic form. The new regime provides for the institution of extended forfeiture, i.e., the possibility for the Court to declare the forfeiture of assets even in situations where there is a belief that the assets in question originate from criminal activity associated with the unlawful act that led to the conviction, even if this origin has not been proven. Approved a bill providing for faster trials, amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, the law establishing the Domestic Violence Prevention Regime, and the Victims' Statute, to prevent cases from being dismissed due to the lack of testimony from victims or close witnesses. Approved a decree-law creating the Young Fisherman's Statute.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc25/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=702
The Council of Ministers, meeting on December 17, 2025, approved a Decree-Law setting the National Minimum Wage at €920. It approved a Decree-Law abolishing the Competitive Balance Mechanism in the electricity market and a Decree-Law amending the Statute of the Informal Caregiver, changing the framework for the allowance granted to primary informal caregivers.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc25/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=703
The Council of Ministers, meeting on December 29, 2025, approved a draft resolution of the Assembly of the Republic approving the adoption of transitional measures relating to the extension of the application of the Partnership Agreement between the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (ACP States), on the one hand, and the European Community and its Member States, on the other, signed in Cotonou on June 23, 2000, with a view to establishing cooperative relations and the economic, cultural, and social development of the ACP States, contributing to peace, security, and democratic stability.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc25/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=704
V.2.3. Industrial Property
On December 15, provisional statistics were released on industrial property rights (IPR) applications and grants updated to November 2025, highlighting the following:
(i) Between January and November 2025, 1,025 applications for national inventions were filed (up from 831 applications filed in the same period last year);
(ii) With regard to grants, 213 national inventions were granted between January and November 2025, compared to 186 between January and November 2024, representing an increase of 14.5%;
(iii) The total number of International Applications (PCT) and European Patent Applications, via INPI as Receiving Office, was 72 between January and November 2025 (the same figure recorded in the same period of 2024). The number of European Patent validations filed in Portugal between January and November 2025 decreased by 24.3% compared to the same period last year, from 2,442 validations filed between January and November 2024 to 1,849 between January and November 2025;
(iv) National trademarks and other distinctive commercial signs (OSDC) accounted for 21,629 registration applications between January and November 2025 (higher than the 20,001 applications filed in the same period of 2024), representing an increase of 8.1%;
(v) With regard to International Trademark Designations for national examination and registration, there was a decrease compared to the same period last year. 933 International Trademark Designations were filed between January and November 2025 and 964 between January and November 2024.
On December 17, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a study on quantum technologies, conducted by the European Patent Organization (EPO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to the study, quantum technologies have the potential to transform the way we process information, communicate, and measure the world around us, with applications ranging from defense to health.
https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/Noticias-do-INPI/OEP-e-OCDE-lancam-estudo-sobre-tecnologias-quanticas
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