The government believes that Vasp’s demand goes far beyond what is necessary to sustain the company. At the same time, you can tell others to provide apoio even if you encounter obstacles.
The company, which is the only distributor of newspapers and magazines in Portugal, is facing serious financial difficulties as it requires public funding of 3.5 million euros per year. The value of helping Vasp maintain operations on a national scale is clearly exaggerated in António Leitão Amaro’s view.
Commission to come into effect in the Assembly of the Republic during this fourth day, the 28th, the Minister of the Presidency declared that he had received “information from the existing monopolist”. [a Vasp] which does not support, not even directly, the funding you would receive”, he adds to the request of 3.5 million euros per year.
The rolls that we distribute to newspapers and magazines throughout the country are characterized by a bitter taste. However, the numbers are “very long” at the €3.5 million that Vasp is paying.
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