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CDS-PP proposes doubling tax deductions for large families

📍 Alcobaça🏛️ Government💶 Finance#tax-deductions+3 more

During the 32nd CDS-PP congress, parliamentary leader Paulo Núncio announced the party will propose doubling tax deductions for families with three or more children. The measure aims to provide greater support to large families and address the country's declining birth rate.

The CDS–PP is the Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (Centro Democrático e Social – Partido Popular), a small centre-right, Christian-democratic party founded in 1974. It often partners with the larger PSD in parliament; in February 2026 it voted with the PSD and IL to approve a housing package, so its parliamentary support can influence housing and other policy outcomes.

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CDS-PP proposes doubling tax deductions for large families

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CVN finds a hometown vibe in Portugal

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CVN finds a hometown vibe in Portugal

PJ arrests nurse suspected of pornography

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A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child pornography in Alfeizerão, Alcobaça. According to the PJ, he posed as a young girl and engaged in conversations with male minors on social media.

observador.pt27 May
PJ arrests nurse suspected of pornography

Five arrested for thefts in Alcobaça and Alenquer

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The men were arrested as part of an investigation that had been ongoing since November 2025, which culminated on Tuesday with an arrest in the act.

observador.pt21 May
Five arrested for thefts in Alcobaça and Alenquer

Pre-trial detention for individual arrested by the GNR for thefts in Alcobaça

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Five relatives who shared residences between Alcobaça and Alenquer were arrested by the GNR for thefts from shops and a house, as well as electricity theft. One man has been placed in pre-trial detention.

cmjornal.pt20 May
Pre-trial detention for individual arrested by the GNR for thefts in Alcobaça

Man arrested for illegal possession of weapons in Alcobaça

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The suspect was formally charged and the case was referred to the Leiria Judicial Court.

cmjornal.pt20 May
Man arrested for illegal possession of weapons in Alcobaça

“It is in habitable condition”: Hermínio Rodrigues on the building in Alcobaça designed by architect Tomás da Fonseca

📍 Leiria🏠 Property🏛️ Government#property-market+1 more

The Mayor of Alcobaça advocates for the completion of the building to provide housing.

cmjornal.pt18 May
“It is in habitable condition”: Hermínio Rodrigues on the building in Alcobaça designed by architect Tomás da Fonseca

CDS: between being a two-wheeled trailer or the motorcycle party forging an autonomous path

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The CDS congress, which took place this weekend in Alcobaça, was dominated by the existential debate of a party that does not know its worth outside the AD coalition. If it ever has to return to the polls under its own brand, will it be able to prove it is still alive? To evaluate this possibility, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Eunice Lourenço, the politics editor at Expresso, who was in Alcobaça.

expresso.pt18 May
CDS: between being a two-wheeled trailer or the motorcycle party forging an autonomous path

Melo between loyalty to the AD and the promise of a “bigger in the future” CDS

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Between the stability of the coalition and autonomy, the CDS ended the congress promising growth and resilience.

publico.pt17 May

A party in an existential debate: the CDS Congress in 32 images

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For two days, the CDS debated strategy and identity in Alcobaça. Nuno Melo was re-elected, the Juventude Popular enlivened the stage, and Manuel Monteiro was the only former leader to appear.

expresso.pt17 May
A party in an existential debate: the CDS Congress in 32 images

Varandas Fernandes sees CDS-PP as a "living party" with a "future project"

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Doctor João Varandas Fernandes, former vice-president of the CDS-PP, stated that the Alcobaça Congress, which re-elected Nuno Melo, marks a significant step in the party's recovery. Varandas Fernandes, who was appointed by Seguro to the Presidency's Medical Support Service, described the leadership renewal as normal for a vibrant party. He emphasized that the CDS remains a foundational democratic party with a balanced, humanist vision for the future. The article also notes his past support for Seguro's presidential bid and his roles within the Portuguese Red Cross and Benfica.

dn.pt17 May
Varandas Fernandes sees CDS-PP as a "living party" with a "future project"

The winners, the losers, and the head of the CDS Congress

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Melo emerged strengthened. Núncio assumes the role of the party's number two. Monteiro was the heavyweight who brought lightness. Marinho slipped away quietly. And Correia da Silva's voters wouldn't fill two taxis.

observador.pt17 May
The winners, the losers, and the head of the CDS Congress

Centrists 'join the game' in constitutional review

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The president of the CDS-PP announced this Sunday that the party will 'join the game' in the constitutional review and will present an autonomous project in which it will propose that the Fundamental Law be an 'ideologically neutral' document.

rtp.pt17 May
Centrists 'join the game' in constitutional review

Melo considers Chega's proposal to lower retirement age 'nonsense'

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The CDS-PP president argued that 'more assets are needed to sustainably finance more pensions and to finance them for more years'.

cmjornal.pt17 May
Melo considers Chega's proposal to lower retirement age 'nonsense'

4 PM. CDS enters the fray on constitutional revision

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With or without the PSD, the centrists will contribute to the constitutional revision process. Announcement by Nuno Melo at the CDS Congress in Alcobaça. Also, Paulo Raimundo criticises labour reform again.

observador.pt17 May
4 PM. CDS enters the fray on constitutional revision

"AD is a priceless asset": Nuno Melo defends alliance with PSD, but wants to mark differences in constitutional revision

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At the closing of the 32nd CDS Congress, the CDS president and Minister of Defence refused dilution within the PSD, marked differences with Chega and IL, and announced three priorities: constitutional revision, support for families, and social security reform.

expresso.pt17 May
"AD is a priceless asset": Nuno Melo defends alliance with PSD, but wants to mark differences in constitutional revision

3 PM Nuno Melo re-elected for a third term leading the CDS

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The list proposed by the centrist leader to the National Political Commission at the Alcobaça Congress was approved with 90% of the votes. Additionally, the director of the Lajes Civil Air Terminal has already requested a fuel reinforcement.

observador.pt17 May
3 PM Nuno Melo re-elected for a third term leading the CDS

Nuno Melo re-elected with 89.74% of the vote, warns PSD: 'The CDS-PP wants to be bigger in the future'

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Nuno Melo has been re-elected as president of the CDS-PP with 89.74% of the vote at the party's congress in Alcobaça. In his victory speech, the current Minister of National Defence asserted the party's autonomy within the Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition, stating that the CDS-PP will not be diluted and intends to grow in the future. Melo also announced plans for the party to play an active role in the upcoming constitutional review process and took aim at both the Chega and Liberal Initiative parties, positioning the CDS-PP as the 'lucid arm' of the Portuguese right.

dn.pt17 May
Nuno Melo re-elected with 89.74% of the vote, warns PSD: 'The CDS-PP wants to be bigger in the future'

Nuno Melo: "We did not hold negotiations with the authors of other motions"

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CDS-PP president Nuno Melo, set to be re-elected for a third term at this weekend's congress in Alcobaça, stated that there were no negotiations with the authors of other motions, such as the Juventude Popular, which did not go to a vote, unlike the one presented by Nuno Correia da Silva. The Minister of National Defence emphasized that the party will implement its own strategy while remaining open to compatible suggestions, and highlighted the 97% support for his global strategy as a sign of confidence in the party's direction.

dn.pt17 May
Nuno Melo: "We did not hold negotiations with the authors of other motions"

CDS-PP: Ana Miguel Pedro and Catarina Araújo are Nuno Melo's new vice-presidents

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MEP Ana Miguel Pedro and Porto City Council member Catarina Araújo are set to become vice-presidents of the CDS-PP. They are the most significant additions to the single list led by current party leader Nuno Melo, which will be approved by members at the congress concluding this Sunday in Alcobaça. Alongside them, the National Political Commission will retain vice-presidents Álvaro Castelo Branco, Telmo Correia, parliamentary leader Paulo Núncio, Lisbon City Council member Maria Luísa Aldim, and Ana Clara Birrento. Pedro Morais Soares remains secretary-general, while Diogo Moura transitions from vice-president to coordinator of the State Reform Section. As Nuno Melo previously indicated, the Executive Commission will also include thematic section coordinators. João Almeida, Durval Tiago Ferreira, and Vasco Weinberg have been named spokespeople, and Enide Seixas will serve as deputy local government coordinator.

dn.pt17 May
CDS-PP: Ana Miguel Pedro and Catarina Araújo are Nuno Melo's new vice-presidents

9 am. Unprecedented Women's Portuguese Cup final today

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government⚽ Sports#chega+1 more

The Women's Portuguese Cup final between Benfica and FC Porto takes place at 5:15 pm at the Jamor Stadium. Additionally, Nuno Melo admits that the AD coalition formula may need to be changed.

observador.pt17 May
9 am. Unprecedented Women's Portuguese Cup final today

8h. Africa. WHO says Ebola is a "public health emergency"

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The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”. Additionally, Russia claims to have suffered one of the largest Ukrainian attacks.

observador.pt17 May
8h. Africa. WHO says Ebola is a "public health emergency"

5h. Bulgaria won Eurovision with the song "Bangaranga"

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government💼 Work#government-policy+1 more

The song Bangaranga led both the jury and public vote, something that had not happened since Portugal's victory in 2017. Additionally, the PCP calls for massive worker participation in the general strike.

observador.pt17 May
5h. Bulgaria won Eurovision with the song "Bangaranga"

Is three years a long time? How Nuno Melo won the Congress but failed to stop the CDS's existential debate

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Nuno Melo won the 32nd CDS Congress by a “very large majority” but failed to contain the debate regarding the party's autonomy in relation to the PSD. The Congress president asked for alternative motions not to be put to a vote.

expresso.pt17 May
Is three years a long time? How Nuno Melo won the Congress but failed to stop the CDS's existential debate

Melo resists pressure: first the AD, then the CDS

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Despite alternative motions requesting that the party run alone in the elections, Nuno Melo refuses to commit the CDS to any strategy just yet. However, Paulo Núncio speaks of an 'eight-year project'.

observador.pt16 May
Melo resists pressure: first the AD, then the CDS

The great challenge will be managing to justify the breakaway to the PSD

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MP João Almeida wants to avoid past mistakes and admits that the CDS managed the post-2015 period poorly. “We cannot have the same representativeness we had before there were two competitors in our space.”

observador.pt16 May
The great challenge will be managing to justify the breakaway to the PSD

CDS says it is not afraid of going to the polls, but Melo dismisses debate on the future of the AD

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The first day of the 32nd CDS congress confirmed what the motions already foreshadowed: the tension between belonging to the AD and the urgency of asserting the party's autonomy and its own identity.

publico.pt16 May
CDS says it is not afraid of going to the polls, but Melo dismisses debate on the future of the AD

CDS 'still has the car keys in its pocket to hit the road and walk alone'

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Manuel Monteiro's speech was one of the most applauded on the first day of the 32nd CDS-PP National Congress, which is taking place in Alcobaça, in the Leiria district.

rtp.pt16 May
CDS 'still has the car keys in its pocket to hit the road and walk alone'

Telmo Correia: "Luís Neves has great decision-making capacity"

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The Secretary of State for Internal Administration praises the new minister, stating he is making decisions that had been delayed for some time. He also criticises Chega for their stance on the Rato police station.

observador.pt16 May
Telmo Correia: "Luís Neves has great decision-making capacity"

Monteiro criticises those absent and warns CDS about elections

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The former centrist leader appeared in Alcobaça, criticised liberal “passing clouds” that caused “damage” and left messages regarding the future of the AD, “heavyweights” and the Christian-democratic identity.

observador.pt16 May
Monteiro criticises those absent and warns CDS about elections

Alternative motions want CDS to start preparing for the next elections now, Melo says it is still too early

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Juventude Popular, Nuno Correia da Silva and Hugo Gonçalves presented alternative motions to Nuno Melo's strategy

expresso.pt16 May
Alternative motions want CDS to start preparing for the next elections now, Melo says it is still too early