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Children out of school: President of the Republic called to intervene

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 10:19

The President of the Republic is being called upon to intervene in a situation involving children who are out of school. This situation arises in a context where the Ministry of Education faces questions about access to education.

The Minister of Education is being criticized for hiding the number of children who need to be enrolled in schools. This concealment of data raises concerns about transparency and the government's ability to ensure access to education for all children.

The situation reflects a broader problem of children not having access to the school system, which has prompted calls for the highest figure in the State to intervene directly in this matter. The theme of education and school inclusion thus becomes a highlight in the national political agenda.

Why this matters

Families with school-age children directly face the consequences of this failure, with these children being deprived of their right to education. The accusation against the Minister of concealing numbers on pending enrollments raises serious questions about the transparency and competence of the ministry, potentially undermining citizens' trust in the government. The President of the Republic's intervention suggests that the executive considers this a matter of State requiring urgent resolution.

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