Alexandre Poço, MP and vice-president of the PSD, doubts André Ventura's intentions, refuses to commit to a constitutional revision led by the right, and downplays messages from Pedro Passos Coelho.
Poço: "PSD will not be cornered on constitutional revision"
Thursday, 2 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Social Democratic Party ('Partido Social Democrata' or 'PSD') is a liberal-conservative political party in Portugal that is the leading partner of the The Democratic Alliance (AD) which is the country's ruling party, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
The Social Democratic Party, despite its name, occupies the centre-right of Portugal's political spectrum. Luís Montenegro, who became Prime Minister in April 2024, leads Portugal's current minority government. The PSD has been one of Portugal's two dominant parties since 1974, having formed nine governments including four with absolute majorities. Montenegro, a former party leader from 1996-1999, was elected with the highest approval rating among party leaders at 10.7 points out of 20.
The Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition that includes the smaller CDS – People's Party, a Christian democratic party that has historically been the PSD's coalition partner. Together, they govern without a parliamentary majority, requiring case-by-case support from opposition parties to pass legislation.
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- The idea that some on the left try to defend, that the Constitution is perfect and should remain as it is, is a mistake and makes no sense • CNN Portugal
- The idea that the Constitution is practically the same, as Ventura tries to sell, is completely false • CNN Portugal
- I do not believe the constitutional revision project will have the right-wing parties united to move forward • CNN Portugal
- PS: "To improve incomes and increase wages, we do not need to change the Constitution" • CNN Portugal
- Parliament has the responsibility and duty to examine the Constitution it has • CNN Portugal
- PSD argues that a constitutional review "is not a priority for the country" • CNN Portugal
- Political parties "are afraid and lack the courage to accept the need for a constitutional review", says Chega • CNN Portugal
