Constitutional Court's Landmark Decision on Foreigners' Law: Marcelo's Strategy and Judges' Divide

The Constitutional Court's ruling on the foreigners' law has validated several concerns raised by the President of the Republic, who had previously sent the bill to the Palácio Ratton for review. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa even considered not using his political veto, warning the government that history would judge their actions.

The Court granted Marcelo a veto due to unconstitutionality, and the President has since returned the bill to Parliament. However, the judges were deeply divided, with the left-wing parties applauding the decision. The government has pledged to take responsibility for the implications of the ruling.

Caption: Nuno Fox

This week's Political Commission will discuss the President's strategy, the judges' division, and the impact on the Constitutional Court's image, as well as potential legislative changes. The discussion features resident commissioner Vítor Matos, SIC's deputy director of information Martim Silva, and Expresso's director João Vieira Pereira. The illustration is by Carlos Paes, with sound design by Gustavo Carvalho.

Caption: Carlos Paes with AI assistance

Caption: Mariana Leitão after meeting with the President of the Republic

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