Xico Graziano said that Flávio promised to create a Ministry of Prosperity, with Caixa as the operational bank. He positively assessed the proposal to support prosperity, as well as to protect people from poverty, and to combine Bolsa Família with financing for those who wanted to overcome difficulties. According to Graziano, the idea made Flávio gain points. #Prosperidade #BolsaFamilia #Financiamentos (translated)
There is a reason why Russia tried to interfere in the Brexit vote: they knew that if we left, it would harm both the United Kingdom and the European Union. They were very clear about this — and, wow, how right they turned out to be. This caused damage to our economic, social, and cultural life. Wales alone lost, net, 1 billion pounds in regional funding that it would have received from the EU. This rupture considerably weakened opportunities — especially for young people — to work, live abroad, and enjoy the freedoms we had before. We could rejoin the Customs Union or the Single Market; but if we did so in isolation, we would merely be 'rule takers' — we would have to accept everything that the EU determined without being at the table to negotiate. As someone in the audience pointed out, the European Union is changing. But that is not a reason for us not to return; on the contrary, it is the ideal reason for us to be inside and help shape it into the kind of Union we want. I don't believe there is any other option but to fully rejoin the bloc. The journalist George Monbiot (working at the BBC) brought this Russian interference back into the spotlight by publicly declaring: “There is a reason why Russia tried to interfere in the Brexit vote: they knew that if we left, it would harm both the United Kingdom and the European Union. They were very clear about this — and, wow, how right they turned out to be. This caused damage to our economic, social, and cultural life. Wales alone lost, net, 1 billion pounds in regional funding that it would have received from the EU. This rupture considerably weakened opportunities — especially for young people — to work, live abroad, and enjoy the freedoms we had before. We could rejoin the Customs Union or the Single Market; but if we did so in isolation, we would merely be 'rule takers' — we would have to accept everything that the EU determined without being at the table to negotiate. As someone in the audience pointed out, the European Union is changing. But that is not a reason for us not to return; on the contrary, it is the ideal reason for us to be inside and help shape it into the kind of Union we want. I don't believe there is any other option but to fully rejoin the bloc.” #Brexit #UniãoEuropeia #AndyBurnham (translated)
VEJA reported that the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decided on Saturday, 17, that its cover story about reports from banker Daniel Vorcaro of Master, with allegations against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, could continue to be published. According to the magazine, TSE President Minister Nunes Marques stated that, in a preliminary analysis, there were not enough elements to remove the article and the publications that reproduced it. He pointed out excerpts in which the magazine expressed itself directly but said they should be evaluated in the context of the report, which attributed the central accusation to Vorcaro, included the candidate's denial, and recorded reservations. In the minister's provisional evaluation, there was no evident falseness or serious decontextualization demonstrated that would justify removal. The magazine stated that the report presented audios in which Vorcaro admitted to sending money to allies of the federal government to gain access to pension funds of state-owned companies, including Petrobras, Correios, Banco do Brasil, and Caixa Econômica Federal. According to the publication, the goal was to raise 10 billion reais in investments for the bank and to pass 1 billion reais to intermediaries with the government. VEJA also reported that Vorcaro's defense presented the information to the Attorney General's Office in an attempt to negotiate a plea bargain, but the agency rejected the proposal twice. #TSE #jornalismo #Lula (translated)
Portugal stated that it would advocate at COP17 for the acceleration of measures to protect and restore biodiversity, with more financing, investment in nature, and concrete results. It also mentioned that the conference would start on October 19, in Armenia, and would highlight national progress. https://t.co/JMo52NxGGL #Biodiversidade #COP17 #Portugal #PT #AM (translated)
Elections Research reported that a survey by the Veritá institute for the national presidential runoff indicated Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) with 51.1% of valid votes and Lula (PT) with 48.9%. In detail, the survey recorded 51.07% for Bolsonaro and 48.93% for Lula, a difference of 2.14 percentage points, according to the publication. The publication stated that the survey had a margin of error of ±1 percentage point and a confidence level of 95%. The field work took place from October 12 to 16, 2026, with 15,554 interviewees. The registration with the TSE was BR-01107/2026, and the funding was described as an own initiative. Elections Research added that the results should be considered in light of the methodology and sample uncertainty and that, in isolation, they did not determine the electoral outcome. #Eleições2026 #Pesquisa #Brasil (translated)
Most of the leaders of the housing struggle movements in Portugal are made up of militants from the PCP or the Left Bloc, although the organizers claim not to receive party funding. #LutaPelaHabitação #Manifestações #CustoDeVida (translated)
Luís Montenegro suggests that left-wing parties may be facilitating and influencing protest movements in Portugal, raising questions about the funding and leadership behind these social mobilizations. #Protestos #Política #Portugal (translated)
The Incorrupt wrote that Flávio Bolsonaro was questioned during the Jornal Nacional interview about funds obtained from Daniel Vorcaro to produce a film about Jair Bolsonaro. According to the profile, Flávio stated that it was a private investment, without political quid pro quo, and that the Brazilian production company had accounted for the use of the funds. The profile added that Flávio mentioned more than R$ 100 million invested by Luciano Huck in Globo and a former director of the network who, according to the publication, had been dismissed due to an un-republican relationship with Vorcaro. #JornalNacional #FlávioBolsonaro #FilmeJairBolsonaro (translated)
The Interpretive Center of April 25 will be installed in a building of the Lisbon City Council, next to Campo das Cebolas, with government funding for the necessary works. #25deAbril #Lisboa #Revolução (translated)
Six organizations have asked the Portuguese government to oppose the proposed 10% cuts to the science budget for the next European Union Framework Program and to advocate for funding of 220 billion euros by 2034. #UniãoEuropeia #Ciência #Orçamento (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude in Brussels to the true leaders of the European Union for their unwavering support to Kyiv, while emphasizing the need to discuss not only energy issues but also defense capabilities and budget financing for the coming years. #GuerraNaUcrânia #Zelensky #UniãoEuropeia (translated)
The podcast Companies in Transformation discusses how construction can become more sustainable, addressing the importance of industrialization and green financing to reduce the environmental impact in the real estate sector. #ConstruçãoSustentável #FinanciamentoVerde #Imobiliário (translated)
The Political Axis reported that Lula (PT) advocated for zero fare on public transportation on weekends and stated that he would send a constitutional amendment on the subject to Congress. According to the profile, the president proposed that the funding be shared with the Legislative through parliamentary amendments. https://t.co/cNJPpQRRcp #TransportePúblico #Lula #Brasil (translated)
Paulo Motoryn wrote that the Master case had deepened the crisis of credibility in the press, including non-commercial outlets, and demanded transparency regarding funding, values, and relationships with readers. He also stated that since the launch of his independent project, he had been attacked by right-wing journalists whom he deemed mediocre and by a left-wing journalist. #Imprensa #Transparência #Credibilidade (translated)
The author wrote that the meeting of the "Friends of Cohesion", held in preparation for an important debate at the European Council regarding the next budget of the Union, confirmed the unity around four principles. Among the points mentioned were an ambitious European budget and the protection of funding for agricultural policy. #OrçamentoEuropeu #PolíticasAgrícolas #UniãoEuropeia #PT #EU (translated)
The Tourism of Portugal announced the funding of 210,000 euros for the creation of three climate refuges in Lisbon, Trancoso, and Praia da Mira, with the aim of qualifying public spaces and offering free rest areas during periods of intense heat. #Turismo #AlteraçõesClimáticas #EspaçosVerdes (translated)
Renato Souza stated that the Pé-de-Meia for university students would be R$ 700 per month, in addition to deposits of R$ 2,500 at the end of each year completed in higher education. According to him, upon completing a four-year course, the student would have received R$ 10,000 in total. #Educação #Universidade #FinanciamentoEstudantil (translated)
The PS commits to fighting for stable funding for Collaborative Laboratories (CoLAB) and Technology and Innovation Centers (CTI) in the State Budget for 2027, criticizing the government's transitional solution. #Orçamento2027 #CoLAB #CTI (translated)
Tekever, a Portuguese unicorn known for its drones, begins operations in Germany starting from Munich following a funding round of 518 million euros, aiming to establish a base for regional growth and strengthen its presence in the defense and security markets of the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). #Tekever #Unicórnio #ExpansãoEuropeia (translated)
The parishes threaten to shut down all services on November 4 in protest against the non-inclusion of their demands in the State Budget for 2027, which include increases in funding and working conditions for local authorities. #Orçamento2027 #Freguesias #Protesto (translated)
