The President of the Assembly of the Republic has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of Chega leader André Ventura following a video that showed him knocking on parliamentary doors and questioning the work habits of deputies. Meanwhile, the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) continues to support Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves, dismissing calls for his resignation as political maneuvering. Both Ventura and PS leader José Luís Carneiro are scheduled for media appearances to discuss the current political climate.
Political tension rises as inquiry launched into Chega leader
Tuesday, 14 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
André Ventura, born January 15, 1983, is a lawyer, academic, and Portugal's most prominent far-right leader. He founded Chega ("Enough") in 2019 after his PSD mayoral campaign attacked the Romani community. Chega surged from 1.3% in 2019 to 22.8% in May 2025, becoming parliament's second-largest party and making Ventura Leader of the Opposition.
His platform emphasizes immigration restrictions, law-and-order policies, constitutional reform, and contains inflammatory anti-Romani rhetoric that has triggered multiple discrimination convictions and investigations. Politically classified as far-right by international media, Ventura cultivates alliances with European far-right figures including Marine Le Pen and Santiago Abascal.
José Luís Carneiro is a Portuguese politician and member of the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS). He served as the Minister of Internal Administration (Ministro da Administração Interna) from 2022 to 2024 and currently holds a seat in the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República).
Health cards are private membership or discount schemes sold by companies that offer access to consultations, tests or reduced fees at private clinics; they are not the public health service. The Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) has proposed regulation to increase transparency and protect consumers from misleading marketing or unexpected charges.
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- Focused on the exam controversy, PS refuses to drop minister Luís Nevesexpresso.pt ·
- André Ventura subject of inquiry for "unacceptable behaviour"rtp.pt ·
- PSD remains silent, hoping PS does not join Ventura against minister Luís Nevespublico.pt ·
- PJ inspector Luís Neves would be suspicious of this version of events presented by minister Luís Nevescnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- André Ventura and José Luís Carneiro to appear on CMTVcmjornal.pt ·
