The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated this Tuesday that investment in nuclear energy “makes no sense” in Portugal, stressing that the focus must remain on renewables. Speaking to journalists in Guimarães, on the sidelines of the European Green Capital presentation session, Maria da Graça Carvalho mentioned...
Investment in nuclear energy "makes no sense" in Portugal, says minister
Tuesday, 10 March 2026RSS

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- 2026: Minister of Environment and Energy
- Party: Social Democratic Party (PSD), Partido Social Democrata
- Politician, mechanical engineer, academic
Maria da Graça Carvalho, the Energy Minister, is a Portuguese engineer and politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) who has served as a Member of the European Parliament and held government roles connected to science and higher education policy. Her work on research and EU policy can affect funding and regulation that matter to professionals and students living in Portugal.
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