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The Liberal Initiative joins the PSD and Chega in negotiations to break the deadlock at the Constitutional Court, raising questions about the political implications of forming a two-thirds majority with far-right support.
Socialist leader Francisco César criticizes the PSD for allegedly attempting to undermine the Constitutional Court, comparing the move to Trumpian tactics aimed at influencing constitutional interpretation.
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.
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 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).
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.
The candidate backed by PSD and CDS-PP was questioned about statements by the candidate supported by IL.
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 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.
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.
The former leader of IL made the remarks after encountering five PSD activists during a visit to the Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal.
One hundred public figures linked to AD have signed a declaration backing Gouveia e Melo's presidential bid.
The candidate backed by PSD and CDS–PP appeared to distance himself from the style of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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.
Pedro Pinto, Chega's parliamentary leader, regretted the 'offensive remarks' made by a PSD MP towards a Chega MP.
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 tells the Social Democratic Party (PSD) that Marques Mendes is the sole option to prevent instability within the party.
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.
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.
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.
Candidate backed by the PSD argues for Montenegro's presence in the campaign.
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 ...
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.
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.
