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CDS-PP congress president José Manuel Rodrigues has urged the withdrawal of competing motions to foster unity behind Nuno Melo's leadership, amid ongoing internal debates regarding the party's autonomy and its alliance with the PSD.
At the 25th National Congress of the PS in Viseu, Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro declared the party united and vibrant, while challenging the government to adopt a moderate approach to avoid political instability.
Isaltino Morais wants to give a “new face” to politics and create a centrist party for all voters who no longer identify with the current ones. But does Portuguese politics really need more?
In July, the MEP stated that 'Portugal em Frente', announced during the presidential elections, would be presented 'in the political comeback after the summer', deferring news to September. But they did not arrive.
From the Setembristas to Flora Tristan, Rui Tavares recovers references from the progressive and libertarian left to explain the identity of Livre, in a rentrée dedicated to the training of new cadres.
Two spit-roasted pigs, a folk dance group, and plenty of sunbathing. Observador followed the political season kick-off of the PSD, Chega, and PS — and there were those issuing warnings to avoid mistakes.
In his final act as co-spokesperson, Rui Tavares highlighted the unity and ideological cohesion of Livre and offered advice for the future: “Livre will always be greater as long as it knows how to maintain this spirit of pluralism, but also of unity.” The elective congress concludes this Sunday in Sintra.
The MP will no longer be co-spokesperson for the party starting from the next congress, scheduled for July. Jorge Pinto is a candidate and is expected to form a duo with Isabel Mendes Lopes, who will remain in her position.
This week the question is answered by Susana Peralta. Could a wing of the PSD join a wing of the Chega and also embrace the IL to create a new party form, with Pedro Passos Coelho in the lead?
At the 43rd PSD Congress, “invented portraits” created by artificial intelligence (AI) are being offered with Montenegro, as well as with Pinto Balsemão or Sá Carneiro, in tribute to the former leaders.
A Prozis award for those who want muscle, an aficionado award for Núncio, a Soviet award for Melo's predecessor, and a lonely award for the JP. These are the awards from the CDS Congress.
The number of registered members has risen in the JSD, Livre, and JCP. The JS is seeing a recovery in the number of militants, though still below 2015 levels. The JP and BE are experiencing a decline.
The identity verification process for new members is fueling tensions within the Socialist Youth. The procedure, justified by the need to prevent unintentional memberships, is seen as a selective barrier to the entry of young people.
