Summary:
RTP management assures journalists will remain independent
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's sources allege a coordinated strategy against the government
Concerns grow over government-media relations and accountability
Government's Response to Scrutiny
In a straightforward response, the management of RTP has assured that its journalists will not be influenced and will continue to perform their professional duties. This statement was released on Tuesday night following reports from Observador, which cited sources close to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. These sources believe there is a coordinated strategy to undermine the government, involving the public television station and media companies.
The Question of Accountability
Is the government mishandling normal scrutiny? This question arises amid increasing concerns about the relationship between the government and the media. The implications of such a strategy could have significant effects on the independence of public broadcasting in Portugal.
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