A commitment to readers

The sunrise is – and always has been – a free and independent newspaper. A weekly where news is valued for its journalistic value and not by political, social or economic interests. A newspaper where readers can find each week the new and relevant information they need to feel informed about what is happening in Portugal and worldwide. A weekly who aims to cover a great diversity of themes and opinions. A newspaper that – as the founders wrote in the first edition – if you want « exempt but not indifferent », « responsible but not predictable », but also « acutilating », « modern », « irreverent » and « surprising ».

This week when, with undisguised pride, I assume the editorial direction of the sunrise, I think it is time to reaffirm to our faithful readers the maintenance of mine – our commitment to these principles, which are increasingly essential for strengthening a democratic society.

Weekly – and daily in digital – we will try to bring to our readers community the essential information about the national and international today, treated in an exempt, fair and balanced way. For this we will report what should be reported; Investigate and reveal what some do not want to be revealed; reflect and clarify topics of generational interest; Listen to all the voices – even the uncomfortable – within the strict respect for the law, the common sense and the good taste. In mind we have only one goal: to provide good service to the reader and the community. With firmness, courage, honesty and transparency. It is for the reader that we work, it is for him that we exist, it is in his interest that we question all the powers.

In times conducive to misinformation and populism, I believe there is room for a weekly sunrise. In this increasingly interconnected world, where seemingly relevant news quickly become ephemeral according to the newest media phenomenon, it is essential that readers have a safe haven where they can drive in search of the information needed to make informed decisions. Sol birth and its journalists want to be this safe haven. Those who give context to events, who clarify doubts in the middle of darkness. That fulfill their mission without hidden agendas, hidden interests or unconfessable objectives.

Always with the superior reader interest in mind, we will try to find new approaches and angles little explored for the themes we choose for each edition. We will try to be irreverent and surprise our readers every week, maintaining seriousness and credibility. We will be careful in the way we present our work, paying special attention to the graphics so that reading the newspaper is a pleasant experience.

Finally, we will try to be a space of tolerance. In these times when voices are canceled only because they have contrary opinions, we also want to be a newspaper where it is possible to disagree without insulting, debating without assault, reflecting without lowering. I hope our faithful readers will continue to accompany, and that new ones join our community. This is my commitment to readers: editorial freedom and independence.

The poll we published this week not only gives good news to the coalition led by Luís Montenegro. It is also clear that the prime minister still cannot definitely remove the controversy that led to early legislatures: the way he handled the Spinumviva case. Most respondents remain dissatisfied not only with the explanations given by the social democratic leader but also with the way Montenegro dealt with the case. And although this dissatisfaction does not seem decisive to the result, the stain may be sufficient to prevent parties that support the government from achieving a result that ensures the country’s political stability.

The strangest thing is that none of Montenegro’s counselors suggested a simple path that seems to be appreciated by the Portuguese: make a sincere apology. The next time the question was put to him, it would be enough for Montenegro to say something like: “When I passed the company to my wife and my children I made a judgment of judgment. Being disconnected from the management of society never thought that this would constitute a problem. So I apologize to the Portuguese. I will not make a similar mistake again. »

Passos Coelho apologized for supporting Socrates government austerity measures and reached the prime minister. António Costa apologized for the acts of his chief of staff, remains popular and reached the president of the European Council. Pedro Nuno Santos apologized for the airport decision and remained as minister. Many other politicians did a little around the world. Voters know to forgive. If Montenegro wants to bury the subject for good, it has a simple exit. Ask apologize.