Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves is set to face a trial at the Court of Auditors following an investigation into alleged corruption at the Portuguese consulate in Rio de Janeiro, which involved Judicial Police elements. Despite these developments and prior knowledge of a PJ audit, Neves is not considering resignation. Concurrently, there are reports that the government is trying to undermine a parliamentary inquiry led by opposition leader André Ventura by initiating new audits…

Público: Luís Neves Knew of Audit into PJ in Advance and Does Not Consider Resignation

Despite ongoing controversies and investigations, the Minister of Internal Administration is focused on demonstrating his work and is not contemplating resignation.

Observador: 'Agendódromo': Investigation Brings Luís Neves to Court

An investigation into alleged corruption at the Portuguese consulate in Rio de Janeiro, involving the 'Primeiro Comando da Capital', has led to 23 elements of the PJ being sent to Brazil, with travel details prompting a trial at the Court of Auditors.

Observador: Government Attempts to Undermine Ventura's CPI with Audits on Neves

The government is reportedly trying to weaken a parliamentary inquiry led by Ventura by conducting audits on Neves, indicating political maneuvering within the administration.

The Curators Council of Nova University has recommended that the election of its rector should not be ratified, signaling internal governance issues. Separately, Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, announced an evaluation of the ongoing process to digitalize school exams, a move that follows previous concerns over the implementation of such systems.

Diário de Notícias: Curators Council: Nova Rector Election Should Not Be Ratified

The Curators Council of Nova University considers that the election of the rector should not be ratified.

Diário de Notícias: Minister Announces Digitalization of Exams to be Evaluated

The Minister has announced that the process of digitalizing school exams will be evaluated by the National Council of Education.

The Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has publicly defended the legality of a 4.5 million euro tender for SIRESP, refuting claims of favoritism. Concurrently, a Minister has referred a new law, designed to streamline the deportation of immigrants, to the Constitutional Court for its review.

Diário de Notícias: MAI Defends Legality of SIRESP Tender, Dismisses Favoritism

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) defends the legality of a 4.5 million euro tender for SIRESP and denies any suspicion of favoritism.

Diário de Notícias: Minister Sends Law Facilitating Immigrant Deportation to Constitutional Court

The Minister has sent a law that facilitates the deportation of immigrants to the Constitutional Court.

Over 60,000 university applications have been submitted, a figure that may include students who were unable to apply in 2025. While this increase is seen as a positive indicator, institutions are expressing fears that it could lead to a lower entry bar for higher education.

Público: More University Candidates Are a 'Positive Sign,' But Institutions Fear…

Over 60,000 university applications may reflect students returning who couldn't apply in 2025, but there are fears of a lower entry bar into higher education.