The final text of the recommendation to the executive – which does not have the force of law – was approved in plenary with votes against from Livre, PCP, BE and PAN, and votes in favour from the right-wing benches, PSD, CDS-PP, Chega and IL.

The “Defender Portugal” program proposed by AD lasts three to six weeks – part of which is to be completed in a residential setting – and is aimed at young Portuguese people between 18 and 23 years old, with the objective of “the civic, physical and military training of young citizens and the strengthening of the link between civil society and National Defence”.

In return, young volunteers who complete the program are entitled to a one-time payment of €439.21 (corresponding to 50% of the amount paid during the basic training period at the first pay grade of the Armed Forces) and the opportunity to obtain a free driver's license at authorised military establishments.

Furthermore, this program will also be valued in entrance exams for the Armed Forces, security forces and services, police and professional fire departments.

Another PSD/CDS resolution was also approved – with abstentions from the PS and BE, and a vote against from the PCP – which provides for the approval of a “single, standardised and universal” National Mental Health Plan for the Armed Forces, entitled “Strong Mind”.

The objective is to strengthen prevention programs for all members of the Armed Forces and their families, in coordination with the National Health Service, the Institute of Social Action of the Armed Forces, and the existing partner network of mental health care.

The PSD and CDS-PP also requested the publication of an Annual Mental Health Report for the Armed Forces "that would allow for the quantification of the progress achieved in this area." During the specialised parliamentary work, it was decided that this report would be prepared by the General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGFA) rather than by each branch individually.

Two other resolutions were also approved: one from Chega, with votes against from the PSD, CDS-PP, and PCP, and support only from the proposer, PS, and IL, which recommends that the Government study the creation of a common joint structure for the Armed Forces in the areas of administration, human resources, and logistics.

The second text, authored by IL, was approved with abstentions from the PSD, CDS-PP, Chega, and PCP, and proposes adopting a multi-year strategy to strengthen the attractiveness, retention, and valorisation of the Armed Forces' personnel.