José Luís Carneiro asks Hugo Soares to speak with the PS parliamentary leader

The Socialist mentioned that he speaks with Luís Montenegro and that he speaks with him “whenever he sees fit.”

Paulo Portas at the PSD parliamentary conference: Portugal must "preserve stability"

Paulo Portas warns that in a “frequently dangerous” world, the best thing “Portugal can do is preserve its stability.” These were the words of the former government official and CDS-PP leader, who spoke at the dinner for the PSD parliamentary conference in Caminha, Viana do Castelo.

2h. Paulo Portas warns: the country needs stability

In Caminha, Paulo Portas called for internal political stability in the face of global tension. At the PSD conference, the former Deputy Prime Minister analysed the international landscape and issued warnings regarding the country's governance.

Portas argues that "the best thing Portugal can do is preserve its stability"

Former Deputy Prime Minister Paulo Portas argued today that “the best thing Portugal can do is preserve its stability” in a “volatile and dangerous” world and warned that the only way to improve average wages is by increasing productivity.

José Luís Carneiro says that those who want to dialogue with the UGT should ask them directly

The Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), José Luís Carneiro, said today that it is the General Union of Workers (UGT) that Hugo Soares should ask to dialogue with, and not the PS, as he challenged them to do today.

PSD leader defends "quiet change" in immigration and nationality laws

Who is Hugo Soares?

Hugo Soares is the PSD parliamentary leader, as noted during a recent biweekly debate. He warned the PSD will pursue all available measures if it believes an amendment to the lay-off decree-law approved by the opposition violates the law, which matters for workers and employers following labour-rule changes.

Who is Rui Rio and why is he still mentioned in political coverage?

Rui Rio is a centre‑right politician who served as mayor of Porto from 2002 to 2013 and led the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata) from 2018 to 2022. Known for moderate and fiscally cautious positions, he remains an influential voice in PSD debates and national politics, so journalists and party members often cite his views.

What is the Chega political party?

Chega ("Enough") is a Portuguese far-right populist party founded in 2019 by André Ventura. It positions itself as an anti-establishment movement against what it calls a "rotten and corrupt system" of PS-PSD dominance. The party surged from 1.3% in 2019 to 22.8% in May 2025, becoming parliament's second-largest force with 60 seats. ​ Chega's core platform emphasizes strict immigration control—ending automatic CPLP residency, deporting non-independent immigrants, implementing job-market quotas, and requiring five-year social security contributions before benefit access. It advocates radical constitutional reform, including reducing parliament to 100 members, abolishing the prime minister position for a presidential system, and dismantling public healthcare. Law-and-order policies include life imprisonment and chemical castration proposals.

The party is defined by inflammatory anti-Romani rhetoric, with Ventura convicted multiple times for discrimination. Chega maintains international alignments with European far-right figures including Marine Le Pen, Santiago Abascal, and Matteo Salvini. Mainstream Portuguese parties, including Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government, have imposed a cordon sanitaire, refusing coalition with Chega despite its parliamentary strength.

Hugo Soares says he "does not mind" being seen as a "right-wing populist" over immigration regulation

The PSD parliamentary leader argued that the Government has been carrying out a “quiet change” for two years, with the “support of the Portuguese people,” which he described as “devoid of ideology,” neither left nor right. Hugo Soares was speaking at the opening of the PSD parliamentary sessions in Caminha, attended by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Carlos Abreu Amorim. The PSD official noted that today marks two years since the victory that returned the party to government, highlighting progress in health, education, and housing. Addressing recent criticisms from former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, Soares maintained that the current executive's reforms have public backing. He stated that if he is called a “dangerous leftist” for increasing social support for the elderly or a “right-wing populist” for regulating immigration, he does not mind. The government is also shifting its migration strategy by increasing visas issued at consulates while reducing applications made within the country.

Coastal erosion. Moledo beach seawall has collapsed

Coastal erosion, the wear of the coast, beaches, and cliffs caused by the force of waves, currents, and winds, is a concern for the Portuguese Environment Agency.

Traffic halted on the Roman Bridge in Caminha due to rising flow of the River Coura

The effects of the low-pressure system Joseph will gradually spread to the rest of mainland Portugal from Monday night into Tuesday.