Miguel Pinto Luz
PortugalpoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure in Portugal, known for his involvement in the privatization discussions of TAP Air Portugal. He has advocated for a 100% sale of the airline but acknowledges the challenges posed by the current minority government and the differing views of political parties, notably the Socialist Party, which supports a 49% stake. His comments emphasize the necessity of dialogue and scrutiny regarding the future of TAP.
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Miguel Pinto Luz stated that stable and reliable Wi-Fi during travel is essential for public transport.
CP testa Starlink de Elon Musk para melhorar wi-fi nos Alfa Pendular | CPPortugal· 2026-06-22
Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure who apologized for the situation at the airport, calling it an embarrassment for the country.
O que é que explica o caos no aeroporto de Lisboa? | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-06-01
Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure who apologized for the passport control situation at Lisbon Airport.
É o “caos”: filas no aeroporto de Lisboa chegam à CNN internacional | Aeroporto Humberto DelgadoPortugal· 2026-05-27
Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure who discussed the delays in the electrification of the Algarve line.
Adiada a entrada dos comboios eléctricos em toda a extensão da linha do Algarve | ComboiosPortugal· 2026-02-28
Miguel Pinto Luz is mentioned in the context of a question directed to him regarding the responsibilities for the cancellation of the Girabolhos project.
Endesa diz que Governo cancelou barragem de Girabolhos em 2016, IL quer explicações | BarragensPortugal· 2026-02-25
Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure involved in the privatization process.
Grupo de trabalho inicia audições sobre venda da TAP à porta fechada | TAPPortugal· 2026-02-19
Miguel Pinto Luz is referred to as the Minister of Infrastructure in the same letter to the government.
Passeio Marítimo de Algés está encerrado “por segurança” e obras começam em breve | OeirasPortugal· 2026-02-14
Miguel Pinto Luz announced that he mandated the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering to conduct a major audit of all critical infrastructures.
Mau tempo: LNEC mandatado para fazer auditoria a todas as infra-estruturas | CheiasPortugal· 2026-02-10Miguel Pinto Luz's office detailed that the initiative was taken in coordination with the concessionaires.
Mau tempo: isenção de portagens nas zonas afectadas até 15 de Fevereiro | Mau tempoPortugal· 2026-02-10
Miguel Pinto Luz is the minister of Infrastructure and Housing overseeing the communications sector.
Anacom quer limitar actuação das operadoras nas zonas afectadas e pede rapidez à Meo | TelecomunicaçõesPortugal· 2026-02-06
Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure discussing the expansion of the Porto de Leixões.
Pinto Luz aberto a discutir terminal de Leça, mas plano de Leixões “é para avançar” | Porto de LeixõesPortugal· 2026-01-27
Miguel Pinto Luz will present the new Strategic Plan for the Port of Leixões 2025-2035.
Câmara de Matosinhos contra novo Terminal de Contentores Norte, em Leça da Palmeira | Porto de LeixõesPortugal· 2026-01-27
Miguel Pinto Luz announced the creation of test beds for autonomous vehicles during a press conference after the Council of Ministers.
Governo avança com licenciamento de testes com veículos autónomos | MobilidadePortugal· 2026-01-22Miguel Pinto Luz, the Minister of Infrastructure, discussed mobility projects with João Rodrigues.
Braga coloca “metrobus ”em pausa e decide avançar com nova circular externa | TransportesPortugal· 2026-01-21
Miguel Pinto Luz is the minister whose response is awaited regarding the land ownership.
Mais árvores e lazer: Loures aprova estudo para intervenção no Parque Papa Francisco | Câmara de LouresPortugal· 2026-01-16
Miguel Pinto Luz, the Minister of Infrastructure, visits the new railway line from Évora to Elvas, which has been delayed for six years.
Pinto Luz visita obra ferroviária que soma seis anos de atraso | Rede ferroviáriaPortugal· 2026-01-16Miguel Pinto Luz is the minister to whom José Manuel Rodrigues sent a letter regarding the port issues.
“Caos logístico” em Leixões leva à suspensão das exportações | PortosPortugal· 2025-12-23
Miguel Pinto Luz is mentioned as the minister to whom Maria da Graça Carvalho made a request regarding the electrification project.
Governo assegura verbas para electrificar ferrovia do troço Casa Branca-Beja | Rede ferroviáriaPortugal· 2025-12-22
Miguel Pinto Luz leads the Ministry of Infrastructure overseeing the new high-speed rail project.
Governo lança novo concurso para alta velocidade com menos quilómetros | ComboiosPortugal· 2025-12-19
Miguel Pinto Luz announced the government's plan to upgrade the IP3 to a highway profile.
IP3 vai ter perfil de auto-estrada e ligação à A13 na zona de Coimbra | TransportesPortugal· 2025-11-24Miguel Pinto Luz is the minister of Infrastructure with whom Ana Abrunhosa plans to meet.
Coimbra: Ana Abrunhosa quer criar autoridade de transportes para a região | CoimbraPortugal· 2025-11-11
Miguel Pinto Luz is also accused by Pedro Nuno Santos of prioritizing political opposition over the future of the country.
Pedro Nuno Santos culpa António Costa por “caos” no aeroporto de Lisboa | Aeroporto de LisboaPortugal· 2025-11-04Miguel Pinto Luz was questioned in the Assembly of the Republic regarding the housing project.
Governo recua e diz que venda de terreno para prédios de renda acessível foi “lapso” | HabitaçãoPortugal· 2025-11-03
Miguel Pinto Luz is the minister leading the proposal related to the new airport in Lisbon.
Governo vai controlar desenvolvimento urbanístico na área do novo aeroporto | Aeroporto de LisboaPortugal· 2025-11-03
Miguel Pinto Luz leads the Ministry of Infrastructure which announced the new railway connections between Lisbon and Madrid.
Portugal e Espanha dão passos para encurtar viagens de comboio entre as capitais | FerroviaPortugal· 2025-10-30Miguel Pinto Luz, the Minister of Infrastructure, stated that the airport land will not be used to pay for the new airport.
Pinto Luz: “Terrenos do aeroporto não serão utilizados para pagar o novo aeroporto” | Miguel Pinto LuzPortugal· 2025-10-21Miguel Pinto Luz, minister of Infrastructure and Housing, is participating in a tour to identify housing needs along the Estrada Nacional 2.
Pinto Luz faz-se à Estrada Nacional 2 para identificar necessidades na habitação | GovernoPortugal· 2025-10-19
Miguel Pinto Luz pointed out that the delay was harming the modernization of the CP fleet.
CP e Alstom/DST assinam contrato para compra de 117 comboios | ComboiosPortugal· 2025-10-17Miguel Pinto Luz is referred to as the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing in the letter from the Câmara Municipal de Almada.
Câmara de Almada envia carta ao Governo sobre crescimento de bairros de barracas | HabitaçãoPortugal· 2025-10-16Miguel Pinto Luz is the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing who announced the shift from affordable rent to moderate rent.
Depois de criar “valor moderado”, Governo quer agora incentivar a renda acessível | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-10-09