Latest news and stories about public trust in government in Portugal for expats and residents.
In this opinion piece, Arlindo Oliveira highlights that Portugal shows the largest discrepancy between perceived corruption (high) and corruption measured by direct personal experience (low). The article analyses how this perception–experience gap affects public trust and the policy debate, and argues for targeted communication and policy responses to reconcile public perception with measured realities.
José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco criticises presidential candidates for fostering 'unrealistic expectations among citizens' and creating a 'permanent distrust' of politicians. He warns that exaggerated promises and campaign rhetoric could erode public confidence, complicate policy-making and harm long-term political stability in Portugal.
The Minister of the Presidency was criticised for the timing of the post and removed it from social media.
Gouveia e Melo says the director of the online newspaper Página Um called his good name into question and reiterates that he had “nothing to do” with the vaccination process for around 4,000 doctors during COVID-19.
Researchers highlight the repetition of narratives targeted at parties, politicians and institutions, with “campaigns aimed at discrediting electoral processes”.
This administration rests ... on the whitewashing of reality.
Portuguese politician André Ventura says he will be 'crystal clear' in publishing the details of donations received.
