Brazil has brought approximately 300 startups to the Web Summit in Lisbon to seek partners and investors in Europe. The initiative is part of a broader government strategy to diversify exports, reduce reliance on raw materials, and strengthen trade ties with the European Union following the implementation of the EU-Mercosul agreement on 1 May 2026.
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Read today’s briefingAndré Ventura was re-elected as leader of the Chega party and stated his goal for the party to demonstrate it is prepared to govern. The party's VII convention is scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 November in Entroncamento.
The Minister of the Presidency stated that the government plans to address declining student literacy by limiting mobile phone use in schools and restricting social media. He advocated for a curriculum shift that prioritizes core subjects like Portuguese over fluid curricula that emphasize technology and AI.
Following the selection by the Portuguese government to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP, Lufthansa intends to use Lisbon as its primary hub for South Atlantic long-haul flights, shifting traffic currently routed through Frankfurt, Zurich, or Munich. The proposal includes expanding TAP's fleet to 130 aircraft by 2035, integrating TAP into the Star Alliance transatlantic partnership, and investing in new maintenance facilities in Santa Maria da Feira, a tech hub in Aveiro, and a flight school in Tancos.