# Portuguese media regulatory investigations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-media-regulatory-investigations > Updated: 2026-09-09T18:20:33.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Portuguese media regulator, Entidade Reguladora para a Comunicação Social (ERC), has initiated several proceedings regarding the governance and independence of major media entities. In August 2026, the ERC opened an investigation into Rádio Notícias, Verbos Imaculados, Global Media, and businessman José Manuel Rogeira de Jesus. The regulator alleges an unauthorized change in control of seven radio operators, including TSF, following a transaction in March 2026 that allegedly bypassed required prior authorization. The proceedings could lead to fines or the suspension of radio licenses. In September 2026, the ERC ruled that the restructuring of the Lusa news agency failed to comply with legal frameworks or best practices for independent public media. Following a complaint by the Journalists' Union, the regulator found that the new management model, which expanded the Board of Directors to three government-appointed members, threatened editorial autonomy and the perception of independence from political power. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Lusa news agency restructuring violates independence standards, regulator rules Portugal's media regulator (ERC) ruled that Lusa's restructuring violates independence standards, raising concerns about political interference and press freedom. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lusa-news-agency-restructuring-violates-independence-standards-regulator-rules ### 2026-08-11: ERC opens investigation into unauthorized control change of Rádio Notícias Portugal's ERC has opened proceedings against Rádio Notícias and José Manuel Rogeira de Jesus over an unauthorized change in control of seven radio stations, including TSF, potentially leading to fines or bans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erc-opens-investigation-into-unauthorized-control-change-of-rdio-notcias --- Cite as: Portuguese media regulatory investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-media-regulatory-investigations