Last Friday, following his speech at the launch of the book “Building the European Union”, in honour of the Managing Partner of CVA, His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, awarded Professor José Luís da Cruz Vilaça with the Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction. This recognition is for the services rendered to the cause of education and teaching in Portugal, which CVA is very proud of!

The event took place at the Grémio Literário, in Lisbon, which awarded Doctor José Luís da Cruz Vilaça with the Institution's Diploma of Honour, as Defender of Fundamental Rights. Find out more on Eco's website, as well as on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic.