Miguel Relvas [SEP] educated at
result of the irregularities in the attribution of his university degree (see below).
Controversies Connections to the Freemasonry.
Miguel Relvas is said to be a Freemason and high-ranking member of the Universalis Lisbon masonic lodge that congregates important Portuguese politicians and businessmen. However, Freemasonry activities in Portugal are largely secretive and Miguel Relvas has not publicly confirmed or denied his membership.
Controversies Academic qualifications.
In July 2012 Miguel Relvas found himself embroiled in public controversy in connection with the degree he obtained from Lusophone University/"Universidade Lusófona" with
was only done at micro-level ('freguesias') leaving the much more costly municipal administrations untouched.
Since 1998, Miguel Relvas has been President of the Municipal Assembly of Tomar—his town of political origin and a longtime PSD stronghold.
Business dealings.
According to his official biography, Miguel Relvas is a "business manager by profession" who "served as CEO and consultant to various companies." As stated in his Parliamentary declarations, from 2005, Miguel Relvas worked as a consultant for "Barrocas