Dozens of projects funded by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) are at risk due to missed deadlines, potentially forcing municipalities to return funds to Brussels. Local authorities are concerned about their ability to complete works within the established timeframe and are requesting alternative financial instruments from the national government. The potential for repayment of EU funds raises concerns about the successful implementation of the PRR and its impact on regional development. Municipalities argue that unforeseen challenges and bureaucratic hurdles have contributed to the delays. The situation highlights the complexities of managing large-scale recovery programs and the importance of realistic timelines. Failure to address these issues could jeopardize future funding opportunities for Portugal. The government is currently evaluating the requests from local authorities.