The President of Portugal has declared a national state of
emergency.
Under the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, a state of
emergency cannot last more than 15 days, though it can be renewed,
and gives the authorities the power to take the necessary and
appropriate measures for the prompt restoration of constitutional
normality.
The current state of emergency will last 15 days, from midnight
19 March until 23.59 on 2 April, and may be renewed.
The declaration of a state of emergency determines the partial
suspension of the following rights:
- the right to travel and settle in any part of the national
territory;
- property and private economic initiative;
- workers' rights;
