Portuguese Government Approves Proposal Transposing EU e-Evidence Directive (eco.sapo.pt)

• Portuguese Council of Ministers approved a bill transposing EU Directive 2023/1544 on e-evidence on June 1, 2026.
• The bill establishes cooperation rules for digital service providers in criminal proceedings.
• 85% of EU criminal investigations involve digital evidence, often located abroad.

"The Portuguese Council of Ministers approved a bill on June 1, 2026, that transposes EU Directive 2023/1544 and applies Regulation 2023/1543 on European Production and Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. The proposal will be submitted to the Portuguese Parliament. It establishes rules for cooperation with digital service providers, including legal representative designation and sanctions."