The regional parliament of the Azores issued an unfavorable opinion, by majority, on the proposals that were being discussed in the Assembly of the Republic regarding the future institutional model of the Lusas news agency. The decision reflects that regional deputies positioned themselves against the proposed changes to the agency.
The Azorean deputies, however, recognized the fundamental role of Lusas in the production and dissemination of information they consider "rigorous, plural and independent". This recognition contrasts with the negative opinion given to the proposals for remodeling the agency's institutional model.
The position of the Azorean parliament is part of a broader debate about the future of the Portuguese public news agency and possible changes in its structure and financing. The issue has been generating discussions in different political instances of the country.
