João Carlos Loureiro was sworn in as the new president of the Tribunal Constitucional (TC), Portugal’s Constitutional Court. In his inaugural address, Loureiro emphasized that his sole loyalty would be to the Constitution. He cautioned against the misallocation of resources on non-essential matters, describing such spending as detrimental to institutions. Loureiro warned that this “waste” undermines the common good and the effective functioning of public services. His remarks signal a focus on fiscal responsibility and adherence to constitutional principles during his tenure. The new president’s statements suggest a potential effort to streamline court operations and prioritize core constitutional duties. He did not specify which expenditures he considered “inutilidades” (useless things).