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“Every day is notorious the strength that the Internal Administration has and that I have,” says Luís Neves

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Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves defended the government's internal security operations against accusations of political pressure, asserting full technical autonomy for the PSP while acknowledging political responsibility. He highlighted significant budget increases for 2027, including a 29% rise in security spending to 132.8 million euros, alongside investments in personnel, equipment, and housing for security forces. Neves also noted improvements in rural fire areas and border control, though he admitted ongoing work remains needed.

Key points

• Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, defended the government's internal security operations against accusations of political pressure from the Chega party.
• The Ministry of Internal Administration prepares a new investment program for 2027-2031 with a total budget increase of 9.3% to 3.164 million euros for security forces.

Context

The article reports on a parliamentary hearing where Luís Neves responded to accusations of political interference in internal security operations. The government maintains technical autonomy for the PSP while acknowledging political responsibility for the operations.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the parliamentary hearing context; specific operational details of the 2027 investment program are not fully detailed beyond budget figures.

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