Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Fernando Alexandre will appear before the Parliament's Standing Committee this Monday to discuss recent problems with national secondary school exams. Although his attendance was not mandatory, the minister confirmed he will answer questions from deputies regarding the ongoing situation.
Education Minister to address exam issues in Parliament
Friday, 31 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
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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- Exams: Minister of Education to answer to Parliament next Mondayeco.sapo.pt ·
