Polls prompt a 'public appeal'. Cotrim writes to Montenegro seeking support
In the wake of the Católica University poll for RTP, Antena 1 and Público, which indicates a presidential second round featuring André Ventura, João Cotrim Figueiredo or António José Seguro, the former IL leader sends a missive to Montenegro urging 'a vote for the PSD' and even quoting Sá Carneiro.
Nogueira Leite on new list of Cotrim de Figueiredo supporters linked to the PSD and CDS
Nogueira Leite appears on a newly published list of supporters of Cotrim de Figueiredo who are associated with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the CDS–People's Party (CDS).
1pm — Marques Mendes says a vote for Cotrim is pointless
Marques Mendes also rejects Cotrim Figueiredo's accusation that the PSD is pressuring party members. Meanwhile, António Filipe says he will only discuss run-off scenarios after 18 January.
Marques Mendes, prepared for another four weeks, says Cotrim admitted the futility of voting for him
The candidate backed by PSD and CDS-PP was questioned about statements by the candidate supported by IL.
Has the exodus of Chega's local officials begun?
Two months after taking office, there are already dissenters. Maria Portugal, a councillor on Coimbra City Council, announced she is leaving Chega. And can a divided PSD be beaten?
Cotrim says it is 'very serious' if the PSD is conditioning party members
Cotrim de Figueiredo says it is 'very serious' if the PSD is conditioning party members to vote for Marques Mendes. The allegation was made this morning at the Livramento market in Setúbal by a party member.
Cotrim considers it 'very serious' that PSD is pressuring party activists to vote for Marques Mendes
João Cotrim de Figueiredo says it is 'very serious' if the PSD is pressuring party activists to vote for Marques Mendes. The complaint was made this morning at the Livramento market in Setúbal by an activist.
Cotrim Figueiredo says it is 'very serious' that the PSD pressures party activists to vote for Marques Mendes
The former leader of IL made the remarks after encountering five PSD activists during a visit to the Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal.
Cem personalidades do centro-direita lançam manifesto de apoio a Gouveia e Melo
One hundred figures from the centre-right, mostly from the PSD, published a manifesto this Sunday supporting Gouveia e Melo's presidential candidacy. The document quotes Sá Carneiro and warns of a crisis of democracy. “Over time, and in many circumstances of their lives, the undersigned have served or still serve the ...”
"It's not just conviction": Marques Mendes confident of a turnaround despite polls being unfavourable to him
Despite polls showing him trailing his main rivals, Marques Mendes remains confident that the ballot boxes will prove the numbers wrong after meeting several PSD and Government heavyweights. His public assertion — “it’s not just conviction” — frames a campaign narrative that emphasizes organisational strength, voter mobilisation and the possibility of late swings or polling error. Analysts should watch whether his meetings translate into concrete tactical advantages such as endorsements, ground operations or improved messaging, but the gap in polls still represents a significant challenge that will require measurable momentum to overcome.
Gouveia e Melo wins support from PSD and CDS
One hundred public figures linked to AD have signed a declaration backing Gouveia e Melo's presidential bid.
Cotrim de Figueiredo, o "catalisador" com "queda" para a rua
Iniciativa Liberal’s presidential candidate, Cotrim de Figueiredo, is portrayed as a ‘catalyst’ — a figure who can accelerate political change without being consumed by it. PSD veteran José Miguel Júdice argues the candidate’s street‑level campaigning and outsider manner give him the potential to galvanise voters and disrupt the centre‑right landscape. The profile examines how that activist style and the backing from liberal and PSD circles could help him broaden appeal, while flagging the risks: limited governing experience, questions about coalition durability and whether street politics can translate into institutional influence.
Marques Mendes argues for an 'interventionist' President, but one who speaks 'less' and acts 'more effectively'
The candidate backed by PSD and CDS–PP appeared to distance himself from the style of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Ventura foresees a run-off with Seguro and asks Montenegro to clarify his position
André Ventura challenges Luís Montenegro to clarify who the PSD would support in a potential run-off between him and António José Seguro. Campaigning at the Portalegre Market, the presidential candidate points out that there are pieces of government legislation that have only been approved with Chega's support.
PSD parliamentary leader will bring incident with Chega's bench to leaders' conference
Pedro Pinto, Chega's parliamentary leader, regretted the 'offensive remarks' made by a PSD MP towards a Chega MP.
"I came to the campaign to tell the PSD that Marques Mendes is the best candidate for Portugal," says Hugo Soares
On the fourth day of the official campaign, the PSD's secretary-general appeared in Évora to try to mobilise party members, as well as those who voted for the AD in the last legislative elections, which gave victory to Luís Montenegro.
Hugo Soares warns PSD that Marques Mendes is the only choice to avoid instability
Hugo Soares tells the Social Democratic Party (PSD) that Marques Mendes is the sole option to prevent instability within the party.
Hugo Soares warns PSD that Mendes is the only choice to avoid instability
The PSD's secretary-general warned the party today that Marques Mendes is the only option to prevent instability, accusing Ventura and Cotrim of being in the presidential race out of obligation and Seguro of having been the PS's last choice.
Jorge Pinto's near withdrawal and the 'vulgarity' Mendes aimed at the admiral: the 11-candidate debate in two instalments and three topics
The exchange of accusations and attacks between the PSD candidate and Gouveia e Melo ran throughout the debate among all candidates, where Jorge Pinto insisted he would not stand in the way of a victory for Seguro.
'They've provoked him': Mendes wants to rouse the PSD to secure passage to the second round
A touch of nerves. Mendes's caravan is betting on waking up the 'little oranges' so he doesn't get left behind. A poor poll is worrying — if it signals a trend — but it could also spur mobilisation. Mayors have been called out on the ground. Hugo Soares has been a regular presence.
Marques Mendes opposes 'extremism' and 'experimentalism'
Candidate backed by the PSD argues for Montenegro's presence in the campaign.
On the second day, Montenegro's entrance onto the scene was the dominant theme
Luís Montenegro's appearance on Sunday, as leader of the PSD, at a campaign event to support Luís Marques Mendes marked the second day of campaigning, during which the candidates had already travelled from the north to the south of the country. Luís Marques Mendes began the day at the well-known weekly market in Espinho, in the Aveiro district, a ...
Presidential election: Montenegro urges strategic vote for Marques Mendes
Luís Montenegro stood alongside Marques Mendes on the day of the official campaign launch and urged voters to concentrate their votes on the candidate backed by the PSD.
Montenegro called for a tactical vote for Mendes to prevent 'populists in the second round'
This afternoon Luís Montenegro appealed for a tactical vote for Marques Mendes to stop Gouveia e Melo and André Ventura from making it to the second round. In Batalha, at a lunch rally, the leader of the PSD addressed social democrats as well as moderate socialists and liberals.