Is the word política the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "política" is identical in both Brazilian and European Portuguese regarding its spelling, grammar, and meaning. It can refer to the field of politics, a specific policy or strategy, or the concept of being tactful/diplomatic. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation is more open and syllable-timed. The "o" in the first syllable is typically more open, and the final "a" is a clear, bright [a].

In European Portuguese, the pronunciation is more closed and stress-timed. There is significant vowel reduction: the unstressed "o" in the first syllable is often reduced to a closed [u] (sounding like pu-LÍ-ti-ka), and the final "a" is reduced to a near-closed [ɐ], making it sound much shorter and muffled.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu não gosto de acompanhar a política nacional. (I don't like following national politics.)
2. A política da empresa é bem rígida. (The company policy is very strict.)
3. Precisamos de mudanças na política de saúde. (We need changes in the health policy.)
4. A política de privacidade é muito clara. (The privacy policy is very clear.)
5. Ele tem muita política para lidar com as pessoas. (He has a lot of tact when dealing with people.)

European Portuguese Examples:

1. Eu não gosto de acompanhar a política nacional. (I don't like following national politics.)
2. A política da empresa é bastante rigorosa. (The company policy is quite strict.)
3. Precisamos de alterações na política de saúde. (We need changes in the health policy.)
4. A política de privacidade é muito clara. (The privacy policy is very clear.)
5. Ele tem muita política para lidar com toda a gente. (He has a lot of tact when dealing with everyone.)