Portugal Minister Luís Neves faces investigation over unlicensed pool construction

Portugal’s minister of internal administration, Luís Neves, is under scrutiny after reports that a swimming‑pool‑like structure and a water tank were built on his private property in São Teotónio, Odemira, without prior licensing or notification to the local municipality. The municipal council confirmed that no licensing request has been filed and said it is verifying the legality of the works. The construction, estimated at €20‑30 k, was carried out by a contractor who previously carried out contracts for the Polícia Judiciária when Neves was its director, raising questions about possible conflicts of interest. Opposition parties and journalists have highlighted the case; a journalist accused Neves’s son of intimidation, and the minister’s office stated that most contracts with the contractor pre‑dated any personal relationship. The council has opened an inquiry and may convene an extraordinary meeting to assess any irregularities and possible repercussions for the municipality. The investigation continues as the controversy adds pressure on Neves, who has already faced several other political challenges since taking office.