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Liberal Initiative accuses PS of hypocrisy for criticizing the Education Minister

RTP Notícias14 September 2026 at 21:50

The Liberal Initiative accused the Socialist Party of hypocrisy for criticizing the Education Minister. Mariana Leitão, the leader of the liberal party, was responsible for formulating this accusation against the socialists.

Mariana Leitão denounced the lack of school places as a serious problem in the education system. The liberal leader considered that it is necessary to first understand what happened with the national exams before commenting on other similar cases.

The representative of the Liberal Initiative stated that the socialists bear responsibility for the current state of education in Portugal. This accusation arises in the context of a broader debate about the quality and functioning of the Portuguese education system.

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This news is relevant to readers because it reflects the political climate around education in Portugal, with the opposition attacking the Government and debating concrete problems such as the lack of school places and the situation of national exams, themes that directly affect families and students.

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