The article by Gustavo Veloso analyzes how Lula's reelection and the Democratic victory in the United States may suggest a democratic resistance, but raise questions about whether the vote is truly capable of ensuring the recovery of democracy in a context of growing authoritarianism and distrust in institutions. #democracia #eleições #populismo (translated)
Justice in Portugal faces dysfunction that generates slowness and uncertainties, negatively impacting citizens' trust in institutions and the State itself, as discussed in the program Contra-Corrente. #Justiça #Portugal #Sociedade (translated)
As Minister of Health, I had the opportunity to say yesterday in a media outlet that, out of respect for the population, trust and competence are essential for those in charge of the institutions of the Ministry of Health. #Corrupção #ServiçoNacionaldeSaúde #SaúdePública (translated)
André Corrêa d'Almeida argues that, despite the difficulties faced, American institutions demonstrate resilience and predicts the Democrats' regaining of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, reaffirming the importance of democratic checks and balances. #Democratas #CâmaraDosRepresentantes #Instituições (translated)
Pedro Duarte, president of the Porto City Council, encourages dialogue by respecting institutions and refuses to submit to a minority of protesters, reiterating his willingness to talk in the Council. #Portugal #Política #MauTempo (translated)
Luís Madera's article discusses the lack of leadership and ineffective management in schools in Portugal, highlighting the performance disparities between public and private institutions and proposing a comprehensive reform that restores autonomy and responsibility to schools. #Educação #Equidade #GestãoEscolar (translated)
Francis Fukuyama, in an interview, discusses the rise of populism and its implications for liberal democracy, stating that his most recent work reflects a premonition of this trend that threatens democratic stability in the United States and beyond, while questioning the continuous evolution of institutions and ideas over time. #FrancisFukuyama #Populismo #Democracia (translated)
Higher education institutions warn that the lack of funds in the State Budget for 2027 jeopardizes the payment of salaries to researchers, putting the stability of their careers at risk. #EnsinoSuperior #Investigação #Orçamento2027 (translated)
The movement Mothers in Rossio, in an open letter, appeals to Portuguese institutions for strength not to replace politics, emphasizing the importance of respecting fundamental rights and dialogue amidst recent demonstrations for housing. #DireitosHumanos #Habitação #Manifestação (translated)
The Left Bloc (BE) filed complaints with the UN and the Council of Europe regarding police interventions in the housing protests in Portugal, requesting an independent investigation and urgent intervention from these international institutions with the Portuguese state. #Habitação #DireitosHumanos #ProtestosPortugal (translated)
The former President of the Republic, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, defended the government at the meeting of the Council of State, warning about the political manipulation of the demonstrations and emphasizing the importance of social cohesion in citizens' trust in democratic institutions, although the final statement did not present concrete conclusions. #CoesãoSocial #InstituiçõesDemocráticas #Protestos (translated)
The State Council, convened by the President of the Republic, discussed social cohesion in a five-hour meeting but did not present significant conclusions, only emphasizing its importance for citizens' trust in democratic institutions, while in Porto, the Housing Movement decided to camp again in Dom João I Square after a popular assembly. #CohesãoSocial #Habitação #Protestos (translated)
The article discusses how school rankings influence parents' choices and students' perceptions, highlighting the importance of recognizing the difficulties faced by students in institutions considered bad and the value of resilience that these experiences provide. #Educação #RankingsEscolares #PsicologiaInfantil (translated)
The article examines the deep malaise in European societies, arguing that the greatest risk to democracy is not only the distrust in politicians but the growing loss of hope in the ability of democratic institutions to provide a better future. #Democracia #MalEstarEuropeu #CriseDeConfiança (translated)
Fenprof filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, considering that the PSD/CDS-PP Government disrespected the rules of collective negotiation, compromising the functioning of democratic institutions and also holding the President of the Republic responsible for the illegalities in the process of approving legislation related to teacher recruitment. #Educação #Fenprof #NegociaçãoColetiva (translated)
The I International Congress of the Portuguese Forum for Educational Administration prompted reflections on the thin line between academic analysis and political activism in higher education institutions, highlighting the concern with the use of ideologies under the guise of science. #Educação #Ideologia #Ciência (translated)
Fenprof criticized the school rankings, stating that they stigmatize public institutions and devalue the work of teachers by reinforcing ideological prejudices that favor private education to the detriment of public education. #RankingEscolas #EducaçãoPública #Fenprof (translated)
The article discusses how the autonomy of schools can influence exam results, presenting different perspectives from the directors of two educational institutions about the role of context and rankings. #Educação #Autonomia #Exames (translated)
More than 90% of children in care in Portugal continued to be in institutions in 2025, despite the increase in foster care, which accounted for only 7.5% of the total. #AcolhimentoFamiliar #Crianças #Instituições (translated)
The Minister of Education, Fernando Alexandre, urged caution in interpreting the school rankings, which reveal that out of the 50 best institutions, only 13 are public, highlighting the socioeconomic inequalities and the diversity of contexts in which the schools operate. #Educação #RankingEscolas #EscolaPública (translated)
