Latest news and stories about crisis communication in Portugal for expats and residents.
Margarida Davim, a commentator for CNN Portugal, criticises the Government for the lack of communication shown in recent days, marked by Storm Kristin. “There should be frequent communication to the country, with press conferences and clear guidance on what should be done,” she said.
With the country still in disbelief at the scene of devastation caused by the passage of Depression Kristin, and the population in the hardest-hit areas living through a genuine tragedy, the Minister of the Presidency staged an episode worthy of political communication manuals. “In emergency situations, every decision counts – and planning makes a difference. Yesterday ...”
Leitão Amaro, Minister for the Presidency, posted a video of himself on X, with a watermark, at the time when the strategy to deal with the storm's impact was being defined. The post was heavily criticised as inappropriate self-promotion in a context of calamity.
The Minister of the Presidency was criticised for the timing of the post and removed it from social media.
