The Minister of the Presidency defended the statutes of the Lusa news agency, which allow for the news director to appear before a parliamentary committee, stating he does not want the agency “in the hands of a new Sócrates.” António Leitão Amaro also addressed media regulation, stating he has no intention of changing the current regulatory structure or personnel, and suggested that the state should provide resources to the Professional Journalist Card Commission (CCPJ) rather than increasing fees for journalists.