Portugal's top court blocks plan to revoke criminals' nationality amid political feuds
Portugal’s Constitutional Court has blocked a proposal that would strip nationality from those convicted of serious crimes. The ruling came after debates over the measure’s legality, with political tensions rising between parties. PSD vice president Alexandre Poço now claims the court’s decision still leaves room for some cases to proceed.
The rejected provision was part of a broader labour law proposal pushed by the largest coalition party. Despite the setback, the party remains determined to move forward with its plans, even as social dialogue talks continue.
Poço defended the party’s position, stating they had not misled Chega leader André Ventura about the provision’s constitutionality. He argued that the court’s ruling did not fully close the door on nationality loss for certain crimes. His comments followed criticism from both the Socialists and Chega, with the PSD accusing the former of clinging stubbornly to opposition and the latter of acting like a 'political eel'.
The Constitutional Court’s decision has added pressure to ongoing negotiations. The PSD’s labour law reforms now face further scrutiny, while political exchanges grow sharper between rival factions. The court’s rejection of the nationality provision has not stopped the coalition from pursuing its labour law agenda. Poço’s remarks suggest the party may still explore legal avenues for nationality loss in specific cases. Meanwhile, political disputes over the issue show no signs of easing.
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