The Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça) has received approximately 100 complaints regarding school enrolments, with most cases involving students who have not yet been placed. At the start of the week, over 1,300 students across the country remained without a school placement.
Ombudsman reports 100 complaints over school enrolments
Friday, 18 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça) is an independent public institution that investigates complaints from citizens about the actions or omissions of public bodies. It can review cases, issue non-binding recommendations and publish reports, so tenants or landlords who face delays or irregularities with state housing supports can take their complaints there.
