"Invading social communication is serious": minister on RUC

The Minister of the Presidency condemned intrusions into media spaces, emphasizing their seriousness in a democracy. During a parliamentary hearing, António Leitão Amaro discussed incidents at Rádio Universidade de Coimbra, asserting that media should promote pluralism without bias towards any political party. He stressed that all elected bodies deserve coverage, regardless of their political affiliation. The minister highlighted the importance of expressing views freely and legally, condemning the use of force or intimidation against journalists. He described such actions as vandalism of public property and unacceptable violations of freedom.