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PCP accuses Government of dismantling Ministry of Education

Observador14 September 2026 at 17:46

The Portuguese Communist Party accused the Government of dismantling the Ministry of Education. The accusation was made by a communist leader who pointed direct responsibilities to Minister Fernando Alexandre.

According to the PCP, Fernando Alexandre allegedly dismantled the structures of the Ministry of Education. The communist leader considered that the minister is "determined to weaken and destroy public school."

Why this matters

This accusation from the PCP is part of the national political debate on the future of education in Portugal, raising concerns about the functioning of public schools and the educational policies of the current executive. Readers are directly affected by any changes in the structure and funding of the Ministry of Education.

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