Portugal

Families owe millions to local authorities for school meals

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Briefings

Portuguese local authorities are seeking millions from the state budget to cover school meal costs, despite promising that no children will go hungry due to non-payment. The four municipalities of Odivelas, Leiria, Ovar, and Maia are identified as having the highest debt levels.

Key points

• Local authorities in Odivelas, Leiria, Ovar, and Maia are requesting millions of euros from the state budget to cover school meal costs.
• The municipalities with the highest debt levels are Odivelas, Leiria, Ovar, and Maia.

Context

Portuguese local authorities are seeking millions from the state budget to cover school meal costs, despite promising that no children will go hungry due to non-payment. The four municipalities of Odivelas, Leiria, Ovar, and Maia are identified as having the highest debt levels.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the four specific municipalities (Odivelas, Leiria, Ovar, Maia) with the highest debt levels. No specific amounts, dates, or names of individuals are provided. The article does not specify the total amount requested or the exact date of the debt collection.

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