Major Changes in Local Governance
The Portuguese Parliament has officially approved the dissolution of 135 parish unions, leading to the creation of 302 new parishes that will be up for voting in the upcoming municipal elections this Autumn. This significant legislative move was supported by a coalition of parties including PSD, PS, Bloco, PCP, Livre, and PAN.
Voting Dynamics
In a notable political maneuver, the Chega party chose to abstain from the vote, while IL opposed the proposal. Following the approval, members of PSD and PS stood in applause, marking a moment of bipartisan agreement on the restructuring efforts.
The approved law outlines the criteria for dissolution of the parish unions, the establishment of the new parishes, and the division of assets among them. This change is aimed at enhancing local governance and community representation across Portugal.
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