The Environment Minister, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated that the State's entry in REN was "the news I most enjoyed giving to the Portuguese." This declaration was made in the context of the Government's decision to acquire a stake in the capital of the Rede Elétrica Nacional.
The government official argued that this entry of the State in the company reinforces the capacity to defend the public interest in a company considered strategic. REN is responsible for managing the national electricity grid, which gives it a fundamental role in the country's energy infrastructure.
This decision is part of a broader strategy of State intervention in sectors considered essential for the country. Maria da Graça Carvalho highlighted the importance of the State having the capacity to intervene in companies that manage resources and infrastructure of national strategic relevance.
