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Democracy in Portugal is experiencing its worst moment since April 25th, Sampaio da Nóvoa warnsPhoto by planet_fox on Pexels
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Democracy in Portugal is experiencing its worst moment since April 25th, Sampaio da Nóvoa warns

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 11:20

António Sampaio da Nóvoa, former Portuguese representative at UNESCO, warned that Portuguese democracy is going through its worst moment since April 25th, 1974. The warning comes in a reflection on a Global State of Democracies report, which reveals worrying signs for Portugal. Sampaio da Nóvoa uses this international analysis to substantiate his concerns about the current state of democracy in the country. The theme fits into a broader context of global assessment of democracies, where Portugal, traditionally pointed out as a success case in the democratic transition, now figures among the nations that deserve special attention.

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Portuguese readers are facing a negative assessment of the state of democracy in the country, which may have implications for confidence in political institutions. This alert comes following an international report that monitors the health of democracies worldwide.

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