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Briefings

The article argues that the 'cunha' (nepotism) in Portugal functions as a political mechanism to bypass meritocracy, specifically citing a case where a family of four (mother, two children) from a high-ranking political family cost the state 4 million euros. It posits that while the cunha is culturally ingrained in Portugal, it serves different functions for the privileged versus the disadvantaged, and warns that conflating it with democracy creates a system of privilege rather than equality. The text concludes by noting that Portugal lacks decisive cunha to transform into a prosperous nation, ending with a rhetorical question about whether someone has contact for the cabinet of tomorrow.

Key points

• A specific case involving a mother, two children, and a family of four from a high-ranking political family cost the Portuguese state 4 million euros.
• The article defines the cunha as a cultural practice where relationships are the center of justice, serving as a mechanism to bypass meritocracy and perpetuate privilege.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single case study and theoretical analysis of the cunha concept, with no quantitative data on the frequency of such cases or broader economic impact beyond the stated 4 million euros.

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