José Rio Fernandes

José Rio Fernandes is a prominent academic and professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Porto. Recently, he gained attention for his role as a key advocate for the regionalization of Portugal, emphasizing the need for a more balanced and effective governance structure in the country. He was one of the authors of a manifesto published in Público, which called for urgent discussions on regionalization and was signed by numerous notable figures, including academics and former ministers.