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Is Portugal becoming less cultured?

Observador10 September 2026 at 07:45

Portugal is becoming less cultured, according to an analysis that questions the current state of culture and education in the country. The results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) proved negative, raising concerns about the performance of the Portuguese education system.

The PISA results were not positive and are generating a debate about what the existing shortcomings in education in Portugal are. The educational community and society in general are questioning the reasons behind these unsatisfactory results.

The piece also mentions an alleged mystery associated with the office of the Chega party, asking whether this case may have been forgotten by public opinion. This reference suggests the existence of some unresolved political controversy that competes with the discussion about education in the media.

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