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Start of the school year

TV RECORD EUROPA14 September 2026 at 11:05

The prime minister attended the start of the school year at a school in Setúbal. The visit took place as part of the back-to-school period and marked the government's attention to the education sector.

The shortage of teachers affects thousands of students in Portugal. This situation represents one of the main challenges faced by the Portuguese education system at the start of the new school year.

The news was broadcast by the program FALA PORTUGAL, aired on TV RECORD, which highlighted the relevance of the prime minister's presence at this school event.

Why this matters

The start of the school year in Setúbal with the prime minister's presence shows that the government acknowledges the gravity of the situation. The shortage of teachers directly affects thousands of Portuguese students and families, who face overcrowded classes and lack of support in several subjects. This visit marks the beginning of a school year that promises to be challenging for the education sector in Portugal.

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