The Secretary of State for Higher Education has requested that the Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) investigate reports of antisemitism at the University of Coimbra. The case involves allegations of hate speech and graffiti targeting Jewish and Israeli individuals, which the university claims to have previously reported to authorities.
Ministry investigates antisemitism at University of Coimbra
Thursday, 13 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Ministério Público (Public Prosecution Service) is Portugal's independent state prosecution body, responsible for leading criminal investigations, bringing charges, and representing the public interest in court.
The MP operates autonomously from the government and the police, though it directs criminal investigations carried out by the Polícia Judiciária, PSP, and GNR. It is led by the Procurador-Geral da República (Attorney General), who is appointed by the President on the government's proposal.
The MP gets involved in high-profile cases including corruption, financial crime, and incidents of potential institutional negligence. It also defends the legality of government actions and protects citizens' fundamental rights through the courts.
5 sources
- Government ministry asks the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate allegations of antisemitism at the University of Coimbracmjornal.pt ·
- Antisemitism? Government wants to know what is happening at the University of Coimbracnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Complaint of antisemitism at University of Coimbraportugalresident.com ·
- Ministry of Education sends complaint of antisemitism at the University of Coimbra to the Attorney General's Officeexpresso.pt ·
- Government ministry asks Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate antisemitism at the University of Coimbraobservador.pt ·
