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SIC and Express launch movement in honor of Balsemão

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Briefings

SIC launched the 'Deixar o Mundo Melhor' initiative in October 2026 to honor Francisco Pinto Balsemão's legacy, featuring a 70,000 euro prize and a jury led by Mónica Balsemão. The initiative includes media coverage in 'Jornal da Noite' starting October 21, 2026, and a podcast premiere in January 2027. The jury includes José Teixeira, Cardeal Tolentino Mendonça, and Diana Priscila Pires, with candidacies announced later. The movement aims to recognize positive societal impact while preserving Balsemão's values of empathy and innovation.

Key points

• The 'Deixar o Mundo Melhor' initiative launched by SIC in October 2026 features a 70,000 euro monetary prize to recognize individuals, projects, or ideas with positive societal impact.
• The initiative's jury is led by Mónica Balsemão and includes José Teixeira, Cardeal Tolentino Mendonça, and Diana Priscila Pires, with selection details to be announced later.

Context

The initiative honors Francisco Pinto Balsemão, whose legacy inspired the movement's mission to leave the world better than found. Media coverage begins October 21, 2026, with a podcast premiere in January 2027, reflecting the family's commitment to preserving and advancing Balsemão's values through multimodal platforms.

Limitations

Details on the selection process and specific candidate submissions remain undisclosed. The podcast premiere date is set for January 2027, and the initiative's full scope beyond the prize and media coverage is not fully detailed in the source.

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