The CCPJ expressed opposition to the presence of representatives of political power on the Advisory Council of the Portuguese news agency. The regulator's position comes within the scope of an opinion on the governance structure of the news agency.
The regulatory body argues that the Advisory Council should be small and independent, away from any political influence. This position is part of a broader debate about the editorial independence of news agencies.
The CCPJ argues that the main objective of this body should be the scrutiny of the agency's activity, ensuring that it complies with journalistic and deontological standards. The protection of editorial freedom is one of the central concerns in this defense.
The CCPJ's opinion comes at a time when the remodeling of the management and consultation bodies of the agency is being discussed, which is the main source of news information for Portuguese media.
