CR da Lusa requests urgent opinion from ERC on new director

The Lusa editorial board has requested an urgent opinion from the ERC regarding the appointment of a new director of information. They raised concerns about the compliance of the appointment process with applicable regulations and questioned the timing of the internal communication of the appointed individual. Diana Ramos has been invited to take on the role, succeeding Luísa Meireles, who left after eight years. The editorial board's request cites potential non-compliance with regulatory frameworks and the implications for Lusa's independence from political influence. The interim leadership has been extended until November 6.