Chega wants to clean up the country. But who cleans up Chega?

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Chega wants to clean up the country. But who cleans up Chega?

The problem with Chega's rapid growth is clear: what was once the worst refuse from other parties has climbed up through Chega, taking advantage of the lack of competition. Opinion piece by João Miguel Tavares.

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Who is José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco?

José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco is the President of the Assembly of the Republic, who in this story requested that the Committee on Constitutional Affairs examine the constitutional conformity of government measures in a proposed bill. He is using his parliamentary role to trigger a formal review of changes affecting confession rules and the rights of the defence.

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