Portugal Enacts New INEM Organic Law Amidst Union Opposition

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has officially promulgated the organic law for INEM, Portugal's National Institute for Medical Emergency. This legislative act marks a significant step in the restructuring of the country's emergency medical services.

However, the promulgation has been met with strong opposition from the Union of Emergency Technicians. The union is actively appealing to political parties to reconsider the diploma in Parliament, expressing grave concerns that the new law "will put many lives at risk."

According to the union, the enacted legislation is poised to negatively affect the operational capacity and effectiveness of emergency medical services across Portugal. They argue that the changes introduced by the new organic law could compromise the quality of care and the safety of both patients and emergency responders.

The union's plea highlights a significant point of contention regarding the future direction of INEM and its impact on public health and safety. The call for parliamentary review suggests a deep-seated disagreement over the law's potential consequences and its alignment with the best interests of emergency medical care in Portugal.

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will put many lives at risk