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Luís Montenegro's strategy, approved at the 43rd PSD National Congress, maintains the possibility of negotiations with Chega and the PS, prompting a response from Chega regarding potential dialogue.
PSD leader Hugo Soares has ruled out further negotiations on labour reform following a breakdown in talks with Chega, while maintaining that the government remains committed to broader legislative cooperation, including the State Budget.
Luís Montenegro has been re-elected as president of the PSD for a new two-year term, securing 94.8% of the vote in an uncontested election with a notable decrease in voter turnout.
The Prime Minister wants to promote the creation of public-private consortia to compete for European funds that will become available from the end of next year.
The Government has begun what it calls the return of hospitals to the Misericórdias. Yesterday, the transfer of the São João da Madeira Hospital was made official, effective from November 1st, with a payment of nearly 14 million euros in the first year. Unions speak of a lack of transparency.
The Prime Minister deferred to “the coming days” for clarifications from the Minister of Internal Administration regarding recent controversies, expressing confidence that Luís Neves will remain a highly competent minister. Speaking on the sidelines of a hospital management agreement, the Prime Minister defended the minister's focus on operational coordination and confirmed that necessary explanations regarding allegations about his properties will be provided soon. Meanwhile, Aguiar-Branco has refused to summon the minister to Parliament, while the Chega party plans to initiate an inquiry commission, a move the PS party claims is intended to weaken the Judicial Police.
The Prime Minister's statements were made on the sidelines of an event this Tuesday in São João da Madeira.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned the alleged vandalism of Chega leader André Ventura's parliamentary office, calling for a rapid investigation into the incident at the Assembly of the Republic. Ventura claims that documents related to parliamentary inquiries were stolen from his office. The National Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Judiciary Police is currently investigating the scene.
The PS secretary-general states that minister Luís Neves is 'gathering evidence' that will 'allow him to prove' his decisions while he led the Judiciary Police (PJ) and that the clarifications should be provided next week. 'He promised those clarifications for next week, so we have to wait for the clarifications,' stated José Luís Carneiro.
For José Luís Carneiro, the principle of the presumption of innocence must also be respected while awaiting the clarifications promised by Luís Neves.
The winning candidate, Ricardo Sousa, denies the legitimacy of the body and announces an appeal to the Constitutional Court. Carolina Marques lost by two votes in February.
Living up to the reformist nature of his essence, Luis Montenegro marked the Congress with the announcement of relevant reforms (both urgent and necessary) in areas such as Administrative and Tax Justice.
Miguel Relvas, a commentator for CNN Portugal, says he expected 'more party' and 'less Government' at the most recent PSD congress.
Chega party leader and MP Rita Matias stated today that her party is available for a “concrete dialogue” with the PSD and returned the accusation of “lack of courage” to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
The announcement was made by Luís Montenegro during his closing speech at the PSD congress in Anadia. Also in this bulletin, we cover the ongoing World Cup matches.
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The Congress was saved by Montenegro's announcement of a “socialist” reform, as immediately accused by the Liberal Initiative: the creation of a Sovereign Fund for the State to intervene in strategic sectors. Chronicle by Ana Sá Lopes
Chega leader and MP Rita Matias stated that her party is available for a “concrete dialogue” with the PSD and returned the accusation of “lack of courage” to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Speaking to journalists on behalf of Chega at the end of the 43rd PSD National Congress at the Sangalhos Velodrome, she...
The IL asked the PSD to insist on the revision of labour legislation, not backing down in the face of “blocking forces” from the left and Chega, and expressed opposition to the creation of a State sovereign wealth fund for strategic sectors. Mário Amorim Lopes was speaking to journalists at the end of the PSD National Congress, which took place in Anadia, in the district...
At a delicate moment for the party, Luís Montenegro said goodbye to the Social Democratic congressmen with the guarantee that the Government will not fall into the swamp. He also targeted Ventura and Passos Coelho.
These were two of the eight areas in which Luís Montenegro announced that the Government will soon move forward with measures, in his closing speech at the 43rd PSD Congress in Anadia.
Rita Matias considered that Luís Montenegro gave a “lacklustre” closing speech, “for someone who claims they want to make Portugal better,” without any “structural proposals.”
The president of the PSD and Prime Minister announced today the creation of a Portuguese sovereign wealth fund to allow the State to intervene in strategic sectors, as well as a reform of administrative and tax justice.
The PSD president reiterated that “pensions are sacred” and stressed that “caring for the well-being of those who are here now, but also of those to come” is, for the Government, a “non-negotiable” principle.
The rejection of the labour law left its mark on the PSD Congress. However, the governing party intends to maintain its strategy of negotiating with both Chega and the Socialist Party.
The results were announced at the 43rd PSD National Congress.
After having criticised the opposition at the start of the proceedings for “thriving on petty politics” and “mistreating change”, Luís Montenegro concludes the 43rd PSD congress this Sunday.
The 43rd National Congress of the PSD ends this Sunday in Anadia (Aveiro) with the election of the new governing bodies and the closing speech by the party president and Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro. After a first day marked by criticism of the PS and Chega for not supporting the “reformist impulse” that the PSD intends to bring to governance...
