Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre argued on Tuesday, March 24, that tuition fees should be adjusted for inflation, noting their real-term decline. While the minister did not confirm an increase, he stated the matter will be discussed in the upcoming state budget. Meanwhile, hundreds of students marched in Lisbon demanding free higher education, better scholarships, and increased housing, with the minister promising 14,000 new beds in student residences by the next academic year.
Students protest in Lisbon as minister advocates for tuition fee updates in line with inflation
Tuesday, 24 March 2026RSS
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Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation in Portugal's current government, which took office in April 2024. An economist by training, he previously served as a Secretary of State and is now responsible for managing the national school system and university funding. He recently sparked debate by suggesting that university tuition fees should be adjusted to account for inflation.
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