Teachers protest against OE2027 in parliament

Teachers protested in front of the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon, criticizing the lack of investment in education in the 2027 State Budget proposal. José Costa, the general secretary of the National Federation of Teachers (Fenprof), highlighted the ongoing issues, including a shortage of teachers and thousands of students without classes. The protest coincided with the Minister of Education's parliamentary hearing regarding the budget. Costa emphasized the need for better career conditions to attract young teachers and criticized a proposed law change that would eliminate the master's requirement for first-cycle teachers. Fenprof called for a public investment policy to enhance the quality of public education and address long-standing issues.