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A General Council dependent on RTP

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The Independent General Council (CGI) of RTP launched a management selection process for three years, but on Friday it retained Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo after the Finance Minister approved an IGF audit that would have disqualified them. This decision is described as tragic for the television company, highlighting its structural dependence on the broadcaster. The article is exclusive to ECO Premium subscribers, with a subscription cost of 55 euros annually.

Key points

• The Independent General Council (CGI) of RTP launched a management selection process for three years, but retained Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo after the Finance Minister approved an IGF audit.
• The CGI is described as having 'very much of the dependence on RTP' due to 'circuits of collusion and networks of interests'.

Context

The article discusses the selection of a new management team for RTP, noting the conflict between a public service principle and the broadcaster's financial oversight. The source explicitly states the article is exclusive to ECO Premium subscribers.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snippet from November 2026. No specific dates for the audit or selection process are provided beyond the Friday announcement. No public consequences or impact on the company are mentioned, only the internal decision process and the broadcaster's structural dependence.

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