Parliamentary oversight of defense spending strengthens amid increased investment

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The Portuguese Parliament is debating a PS party proposal to increase parliamentary oversight of defense matters. The proposal aims to strengthen the Assembly of the Republic's role in defense decisions, reflecting the current significant investment in the sector. This initiative comes as Portugal plans to reach 5% of GDP in defense spending by 2035, requiring broader parliamentary debate and consensus.


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