Portugal’s recent overhaul of its Nationality Law is more than a legal tweak—it’s a political statement. But as much as it expands state control over who belongs, it arguably ventures into territory where constitutional rights, equality, and legal certainty may be at risk. In fact, several legal experts and media reports suggest the reform could be sent to the Constitutional Court for review.
Here are the key provisions likely to raise constitutional alarm bells — and which you should watch as the law moves toward promulgation.