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Education Minister denies forcefully urging Porto's Rector to enroll students below the required minimum grade.

Fernando Alexandre denies allegations of forcing admissions for 30 medical students who did not fulfill legal entry requirements, yet admits to considering creating exception positions for those students if justified by law.

Education Minister denies exerting influence for unqualified student admissions at Porto...
Education Minister denies exerting influence for unqualified student admissions at Porto University's Rector's office.

Education Minister denies forcefully urging Porto's Rector to enroll students below the required minimum grade.

In a recent development, Fernando Alexandre, who is associated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto, has made statements regarding the potential opening of extraordinary vacancies for 30 candidates. However, no information has been provided about the legal basis for these vacancies.

In a statement, Alexandre denied applying pressure to allow the entry of these candidates who did not meet the legal requirements for the Faculty of Medicine of Porto. He confirmed his readiness to open these extraordinary vacancies if there is a legal basis.

Despite the controversy surrounding these vacancies, no information has been disclosed about the reason for their creation, the number of vacancies that might be available, or the potential impact on the academic standards of the Faculty of Medicine of Porto.

Additionally, the identities of the 30 candidates who did not meet the legal requirements and for whom Alexandre was willing to open extraordinary vacancies remain undisclosed. The response of the authorities regarding the extraordinary vacancies has also not been made public.

It is important to note that this situation is developing and further information may be released in due course. As always, the university and its faculty strive to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and fairness.

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