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Court annuls election of Paulo Pereira as rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Universidade Nova de Lisboa will appeal the court's decision that annulled Paulo Pereira's election, citing legal irregularities in the process.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Court annuls election of Paulo Pereira as rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa — Photo: KitCat010101 · Flickr · BY

The Administrative Court of Lisbon Circle decided to annul the election of Paulo Pereira as rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, as it found that the resolution to set the vote was made with only eight days' notice. Additionally, the court determined that the General Council overseeing the election had already exceeded its mandate.

According to Universidade Nova, the institution will appeal the decision, claiming it complied with the ruling that required the electoral process to be repeated. The university argues that there are legal grounds to request a re-evaluation of the case.

The court had previously ordered a repeat of the elections in March due to irregularities detected in the scheduling of the votes. Issues regarding the validity of the electoral process have created a prolonged impasse within the academy.

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The decision to annul Paulo Pereira's election was well-received by some members of the university community who criticized the way the process was conducted. However, others expressed concern about the continuity and stability of the university's leadership.

The situation surrounding the rector election at Universidade Nova de Lisboa has been ongoing since 2025, becoming a recurring topic in discussions about academic management and administrative transparency.

With the court's decision, expectations are that the process will now undergo a deeper analysis at the higher court, while the university prepares its arguments for the appeal. The situation continues to be closely monitored by the academic community and the public.

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