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.
Chega wants to clean up the country. But who cleans up Chega?
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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.
AI Summary AvailableAguiar-Branco admits Chega's bill to increase sentences, but with reservationsRead the synthesized summary with context and explainers
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Other news coverage of this topic
- Aguiar-Branco admits Chega bill to increase sentences but with constitutional reservations • RTP Notícias
- Parliament concludes that Eva Cruzeiro (PS) breached duties by calling Chega deputies racists • Correio da Manhã
- Parliament 'censures' Socialist Eva Cruzeiro for calling Chega deputies racists • ECO
- Parliament concludes that Eva Cruzeiro breached "fundamental duties" by calling Chega deputies racists • CNN Portugal
- Parliament concludes that Eva Cruzeiro breached duties by calling Chega deputies racists after they told her to 'go back to your own country' • RTP Notícias
- The 1982 gentlemen's agreement that Chega is shaking • Observador
- Aguiar-Branco admits Chega bill to increase sentences • Observador
- Aguiar-Branco admits Chega's bill to increase sentences, but with reservations • Público
