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Iratxe Garcia, president of the S&D group in the European Parliament, criticized Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro for allegedly aligning with far-right policies, warning that such political strategies ultimately lead to self-destruction.
The European Parliament's recent approval of the European list of safe countries of origin and clarification of the 'safe third country' concept signifies a pivotal shift in EU migration policy. The reform aims to address the slow and inconsistent asylum system that has left many legitimate claimants in limbo while allowing unfounded claims to drain resources. By establishing clear and uniform rules, the reform seeks to restore legitimacy to the asylum process, ensuring that it remains a pillar of European values while effectively distinguishing between those in genuine need of protection and those seeking economic opportunities. This legislative change is seen as a necessary step to enhance the credibility of the EU and its commitment to humanitarian principles.
'Europa Viva' visited Ana Catarina Mendes' office to understand what vision for the future the MEP believes Europe has.
On Sunday, April 12, Hungary holds parliamentary elections, which Politico has already described as the most important in the European Union this year. The significance is evident in the intensity of the propaganda machines during the campaign, with many influential opinion outlets identifying Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party as the primary adversaries of federalist, progressive, and globalist values. Orbán and Fidesz represent European conservative nationalism and have prioritised the battle of ideas and culture. Since returning to power in 2010, Fidesz has shifted from the European People's Party toward sovereignist and conservative positions on family and social issues, resisting the 'woke' agenda. This led to a rift, culminating in Fidesz's departure from the EPP in 2021. In 2024, Hungarian national-conservatives joined the Patriots for Europe, now the third-largest group in the European Parliament, alongside parties like France's Rassemblement National and Portugal's Chega. The election transcends domestic politics, with polls showing Peter Magyar's Tisza party leading Fidesz. Magyar, a former Fidesz member, positions himself as right-wing while advocating for a constructive relationship with Moscow. Amidst tensions over the Druzhba pipeline and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the stakes are high, with figures like JD Vance visiting Hungary to support Orbán.
The president of the S&D Group, to which the PS belongs in the European Parliament, accused the Portuguese Prime Minister of 'creating enemies' instead of 'solving problems'. In contrast, she praised the positions of Pedro Sanchez and António Costa.
The president of the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group in the European Parliament, Iratxe Garcia, accused the Portuguese Prime Minister today of 'kneeling to the far-right', warning that 'those who copy the far-right end up being devoured by it'.
MEP Sebastião Bugalho analyses Europe's position regarding the conflict in the Middle East
INTERVIEW || The PSD MEP reviews international politics, but also addresses the current situation in Portugal, namely the Pedro Passos Coelho issue.
Social-democratic MEP Paulo Cunha has been appointed rapporteur for the European People's Party, the largest political group in the European Parliament, for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, a key instrument for balancing the decarbonisation of heavy industry with the EU's competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Cunha, who coordinates the PSD delegation, stated that his role will focus on ensuring that funding priorities and technical guidelines support innovation and technology to keep the transition both green and industrially sustainable. The appointment follows a letter from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro calling for a strategy that combines climate ambition with economic sustainability.
A French city was the backdrop for a dinner intended to rekindle a relationship marked by disagreements. The two largest European parties are 'flirting', but the relationship is unlikely to return to what it once was.
PSD MEPs want a debate on the storm in Portugal and have already secured the backing of their group, the EPP, the largest group in the European Parliament. They hope to obtain support from the Socialists.
The initiative already has the support of the European People's Party (EPP) and will be discussed next week with the other parliamentary groups.
Miguel Morgado accuses the MEP, but he did not vote because he was not present. The Communist says he did not even consider the proposal but is keen to criticise the positions of the EU and the US.
The motion of censure is almost certain to be rejected, since practically all European political groups, with the exception of Patriots for Europe and the Reformists and Conservatives, will vote against it.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday during a session marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Union.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and King Felipe VI of Spain were greeted with applause in the European Parliament at the ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the two countries' accession to the European Union.
Even with his days at the head of the nation drawing to an end, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is focused on his mission. Today, in the European parliament, he has The post Marcelo warns of folly of trying to re-divide world into hemispheres appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal and Spain signed the EEC accession treaties on 12 June 1985 and became full members on 1 January 1986.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, speaks today at the European Parliament in Strasbourg at a commemorative session marking 40 years since Portugal's accession to the then European Economic Community (EEC).
