Latest news and stories about political influence in Portugal for expats and residents.
The power of Lusa is a huge temptation for the Government. And Montenegro, unfortunately, was blessed with neither the liberal instincts of Passos nor those of Cavaco. Opinion by João Miguel Tavares.
The article comments on the influence of major law firms in Portugal, suggesting that involvement with large legal societies can significantly impact political and professional trajectories. It highlights a specific case where Abreu Advogados was previously familiar with a political figure before elections but has since distanced itself, implying that associations with powerful legal entities can shape perceptions and alliances in Portugal’s contemporary political landscape.
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This need for elected politicians to control culture coexists with the position that culture is not essential in our lives. No culture is neutral. It can be good or bad, but it is not neutral. Opinion by Maria Vlachou.
The designer sued by the prime minister is close to the Socialists, who hired him to manage Lisbon City Council's website.
A headline highlighting the tension between ethical duties and ideological pressures, warning of the danger that a museum could be co‑opted by partisan or ideological agendas.
Gouveia e Melo alleges that Montenegro attempted to condition or influence who will be selected as the next president in the presidential election.
He stressed that the next head of state must be neither a puppet nor in opposition to the Government.
