About Rebecca Abecassis

Rebecca Abecassis is a journalist, editor, and author specializing in European current affairs. She is currently responsible for the production and coordination of European information programs for RTP and Antena 1, including Terra Europa and Do Algarve à Lapónia.

Biography

With a background in political science from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Politiques et Sociales in Paris…

Returning to Portugal in 1996, she joined RTP…

Throughout her career, Rebecca has interviewed numerous European and world leaders…

She currently serves as Vice-President of the citizenship platform Nossa Europa…

Recognitions and Awards

• Journalism Prize of the European Parliament (2009)
• Prémios Autores nomination (2015) for Best Information Program (Os Europeus)
• Chevalier of the Ordre National du Mérite, awarded by the French Republic (2015)