The Ministry of Education has allocated €30 million over the last 18 months for technology and reforms, primarily through external entities and the PRR, with Deloitte being a major recipient. Simultaneously, a public discussion has emerged comparing the impact of social origin on student outcomes in Portugal versus China, emphasizing the need for rigor and strong relationships in education.

Público: Education Ministry Contracts 30 Million for Technology and Reform

In a year and a half, the Portuguese Ministry of Education has contracted 30 million euros for technology and reforms, with external entities accelerating contracts, particularly through the PRR, and Deloitte being a significant beneficiary.

Público: Education: 'In China, social origin's impact on results isn't noticed like in…

An interview emphasizes the need for rigor, ambition, and strong relationships with teachers and parents in education, questioning the practice of giving good grades despite poor results, and highlighting differences in how social origin affects student outcomes between China and Portugal.

André Ventura, leader of the opposition Chega party, is pressuring the Socialist Party (PS) to implement cuts to ISP and VAT on food. Fernando Carneiro, the Socialist Party leader, has refrained from committing, leading Ventura to accuse the PS of obstructing progress in alliance with the Democratic Alliance regarding fuel VAT.

Observador: Ventura Challenges PS on Tax Cuts; Carneiro Avoids Alignment

Chega leader André Ventura pressures the Socialist Party to advance with cuts to ISP and VAT on food, but PS official Fernando Carneiro sidesteps the commitment.

Diário de Notícias: Fuel VAT: Ventura responds to Carneiro and accuses PS of blocking in alliance…

A political dispute over fuel VAT is highlighted, with Ventura from the Chega party responding to Carneiro and accusing the Socialist Party (PS) of obstructing progress in an alliance with the Democratic Alliance (AD).

Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs, has called representatives from the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR) to engage in negotiations, following previous protests for salary increases.

Diário de Notícias: Luís Neves convenes PSP and GNR structures for negotiations

Luís Neves, likely a figure in law enforcement or justice, has called together representatives from the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR) to engage in negotiations.

The Bank of Portugal has publicly stated its intention not to reduce its current gold reserves.

Público: Bank of Portugal Rules Out Reduction of Gold Reserves

The Bank of Portugal has stated that it does not intend to reduce its gold reserves.