José Manuel Fernandes
PortugalpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Portugal. He has been an active advocate for the authorization of genomic research techniques in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of keeping Europe competitive in agricultural innovation and sustainability amidst global challenges.
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José Manuel Fernandes is the minister who announced the new regulations for bivalve gatherers.
É apanhador de bivalves? A partir de agora está sujeito a novas regras | PescasPortugal· 2026-06-02José Manuel Fernandes was criticized by Ana Abrunhosa for not having previously met with local mayors.
O raspanete da autarca “tesa” ao ministro da Agricultura | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2026-02-25
José Manuel Fernandes acknowledged that the current investment limit is not fair for many farms affected by the storm.
Governo lança até 400 milhões para empresas e admite rever tecto de apoios agrícolas | Mau tempoPortugal· 2026-02-17
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture, stated that he could change the law to expedite projects conflicting with natural values.
O ministro da agricultura diz que chamou “os gatinhos pelos nomes” | ICNFPortugal· 2026-02-12
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who commissioned a study on the legal and economic viability of using exclusively Douro aguardente for Port wine.
AR ignora estudo do Governo e aprova uso de aguardente duriense no vinho do Porto | EconomiaPortugal· 2026-01-31
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture, made controversial comments about the ICNF leaders on social media.
Ministra do ambiente garante nunca ter havido pressões sobre entidades ambientais | BiodiversidadePortugal· 2026-01-28
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who made controversial statements regarding the ICNF.
Sete organizações ambientalistas exigem ao Governo clarificação sobre o ICNF | Conservação da naturezaPortugal· 2026-01-27
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture whose statements have been criticized for undermining the rule of law.
Ministro da Agricultura viola Estado de direito com declarações sobre ICNF, diz Zero | ICNFPortugal· 2026-01-25
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who is accused of pressuring environmental entities.
PS acusa ministro da Agricultura de “pressão ilegítima” sobre entidades ambientais | AmbientePortugal· 2026-01-24
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who criticized the ICNF for being too radical and obstructing progress.
Se a lei impede aprovar projectos, muda-se a lei, diz ministro da Agricultura ao ICNF | AmbientePortugal· 2026-01-23
José Manuel Fernandes expressed satisfaction with the EU's decision to validate the free trade agreement with Mercosul.
UE-Mercosul: ganhos no vinho e azeite e risco de falência da pequena agricultura | Agro-alimentarPortugal· 2026-01-17José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture and Sea, emphasizes that the decision ensures the stability of already made investments and creates conditions for new projects.
Alqueva vai aumentar volumes de água para regadio e para consumo humano e industrial | AgriculturaPortugal· 2026-01-16
José Manuel Fernandes acknowledged the impact of the strike on the agricultural sector.
Governo insiste na guerra de números sobre a greve: “O país trabalhou” | Greve geralPortugal· 2025-12-12
José Manuel Fernandes was among the ministers from various EU countries who requested a postponement of the regulation's implementation.
UE prestes a adiar lei sobre desflorestação depois de defender florestas na COP30 | DesflorestaçãoPortugal· 2025-11-27
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who attended a meeting regarding environmental coordination.
Há preocupação e incerteza sobre fim do Instituto da Conservação da Natureza | ICNFPortugal· 2025-10-14
José Manuel Fernandes requested the opening of an inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment.
Chefe de gabinete do ministério da Agricultura acusado de assédio sexual | Assédio sexualPortugal· 2025-10-12
José Manuel Fernandes requested an inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment against his chief of staff.
Chefe de gabinete do ministério da Agricultura investigado por assédio sexual | Assédio sexualPortugal· 2025-10-11José Manuel Fernandes is mentioned in relation to the financial support for winemakers in the Douro region.
Bruxelas trava apoio de 15 milhões de euros para destilação de vinho no Douro | José Manuel FernandesPortugal· 2025-10-04
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who signed the portaria establishing support for grape producers.
Viticultores do Douro têm até 25 de Setembro para pedir apoio para uva excedentária | AgriculturaPortugal· 2025-09-16
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture, described the EU-Mercosur agreement as positive and a challenge.
Acordo UE-Mercosul une ambientalistas e agricultores na contestação | AmazóniaPortugal· 2025-09-07
José Manuel Fernandes is the minister of Agriculture and Sea, participating in the recovery strategy.
Governo avança com programa para financiar recuperação ambiental de áreas ardidas | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-09-07
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who made decisions regarding the Douro region.
Governo liberta 15 milhões de euros para reduzir stocks de vinho no Douro | DouroPortugal· 2025-08-28José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries whose presence was announced for a campaign event.
Marco Almeida promoveu acção de campanha com ministro e recuou por ser ilegal | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-08-26
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture, discusses the shortcomings of the previous forest management plan.
Governo embrulha plano de António Costa em novo “pacto” para a floresta | FlorestasPortugal· 2025-08-23
José Manuel Fernandes is the minister whose office confirmed the ongoing legal process regarding the wine labeling law.
Novas regras de rotulagem nos vinhos. IVV chumbou 668 rótulos até Maio | VinhosPortugal· 2025-08-03
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture and Sea, assures that the government is closely monitoring the rapid proliferation of the algae.
Alga asiática invade praias em Portugal. Governo aprova plano de controlo | AmbientePortugal· 2025-07-23
José Manuel Fernandes, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, praised the sustainability efforts in sardine fishing during the certification ceremony.
Uma década depois, sardinha ibérica volta a ter certificação de sustentabilidade | PescaPortugal· 2025-07-18
José Manuel Fernandes is the Minister of Agriculture who announced structural measures for the Douro region.
Governo apoiará destilação de excedentes no Douro, mas em troca quer redução de vinha | EconomiaPortugal· 2025-07-15
José Manuel Fernandes advised patience and the need to respond to the US if tariffs are imposed.
Bruxelas endurece posição, mas mantém “boa-fé” para chegar a acordo com os EUA | Guerra ComercialPortugal· 2025-07-15
José Manuel Fernandes is the Portuguese minister who signed the letter to the European Commission regarding deforestation regulations.
Portugal entre 18 países que pedem a Bruxelas uma lei da desflorestação mais simples | DesflorestaçãoPortugal· 2025-07-08