The Portuguese municipalities, represented by the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), and the Council of Portuguese Communities publicly expressed their support for a more independent Lus news agency. Both entities present this position as a call for change in how the state news agency operates.
Both organizations defend that Lus should be more transparent and participatory in its editorial processes. This demand arises in the context of broader debates about the role of public media in Portugal and the need to guarantee editorial independence for news agencies funded by public money.
The signatory entities also intend a strengthening of Lus's public service mission. This position suggests that, from the perspective of the mayors and the diaspora council, the agency should place greater emphasis on its public service role, ensuring news coverage that meets the effective needs of citizens.
Furthermore, greater connection to the Portuguese territory and diaspora communities is advocated. This demand reflects the concern that Lus should strengthen its coverage of local realities and Portuguese communities spread around the world, ensuring that these voices and stories have visibility in the national media.
