Portugal’s Justice Minister Rita Júdice was tasked on Wednesday with drawing up an anti-corruption package involving negotiations with all parties, including members of parliament, justice sector workers and civil society, according to Euractiv.
Minister Leitão Amaro announced the decision at a press conference on Wednesday following the first cabinet meeting of the new government, adding that the process would start immediately after the parliamentary investiture.
We will quickly approve an ambitious, effective and consensual package of measures to combat corruption.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro unveiled the anti-corruption package in his inaugural speech on Tuesday.
“The aim is to have a synthesis of proposals, measures and initiatives within two months that can be agreed and consensual, once their consistency, credibility and feasibility have been duly tested.”
Montenegro also stated that the government would focus on passing relevant laws “either on the government’s proposal or on parliament’s initiative.” The new programme is expected to be discussed in parliament on 11 and 12 April.
