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Rita Dantas analyzes the growing political apathy in Portugal, noting that citizens perceive a decline in national conditions yet see no viable alternative to the current government.
PS leader Pedro Nuno Carneiro rejects an inquiry commission into the Lajes base, instead demanding parliamentary explanations from Minister Rangel, whom he criticizes for displaying nervousness regarding US diplomatic statements.
CNN Portugal commentator Luís Rosa argues that former Prime Minister José Sócrates' attempts to stall his trial undermine public trust in democracy, while Minister Leitão Amaro emphasizes the need to protect media independence from political interference.
An undercover evaluation takes place at the tavern owned by Joana Mortágua and Fabian Figueiredo.
It was one of the topics that marked the day of the campaign. João Cotrim de Figueiredo acknowledged on Monday that he had been “unclear” in his remarks about a possible endorsement in a second round of the presidential election, after admitting that he did not rule out supporting any candidate. Hours after saying he “did not rule out any hypothesis” of offering support in a second round, the presidential candidate clarified that he does not commit to anyone and emphasised that he does not want André Ventura as President of the Republic. But, after all: did Cotrim say he supported Ventura in a second round? Cotrim de Figueiredo’s original statements appear in the first two minutes of the video above.
Presidential candidate André Ventura said today that this is the moment to be patriotic, noted that other countries 'have already done so', and said he will lead Portugal along that path.
Seguro spared the Socialist Party (PS) from humiliation in the presidential election.
The presidential candidate promised to put an end to demagoguery and cynicism in politics.
The candidate backed by Iniciativa Liberal pointed out that the former commentator used the same term for Passos Coelho, which effectively turns the label into a compliment. The campaign toured Vila do Conde, Matosinhos and Aveiro.
Ventura remains at 20.5%, but Seguro falls in voting intentions. Cotrim thanks supporters and closes the gap as he distances himself from Henrique Gouveia e Melo, who sees Marques Mendes growing ever closer.
Marques Mendes and Gouveia e Melo produced the night's most tense moment. Ventura was very active. Cotrim and (especially) Seguro tried to rise above. The Left returned to the couch of resignation.
A joint debate on Rádio Observador, TSF, Rádio Renascença and Antena 1 lasted two hours. It brought together eight of the 11 candidates for the Presidency of the Republic.
At 11pm: Left-wing parties and politicians are aligned in criticising a message delivered by Luís Montenegro.
A new poll places Marques Mendes ahead, while five other candidates appear positioned to make or target the second round of the election.
After a marathon of 28 debates, what impact did the head-to-heads have on the race for the 18 January election? A conversation with Rui Pedro Antunes, Political Editor at Observador.
For half an hour, the two candidates spoke essentially about a single topic: the integrity of their opponent.
