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The Cascais PSD has officially handed over municipal portfolios to Chega, following a governance agreement approved by Chega's national leadership. The party, led by Ventura, will now oversee the portfolios for transparency and sports. In response, the Socialist Party (PS) has decided to return their portfolios in protest, marking a significant shift in the local political landscape.
The article critiques Carlos Moedas for his political maneuvers, particularly his secretive agreement with the far-right party Chega, which contradicts his public image as a reformist. It highlights the lack of transparency in his dealings and the implications for his governance in Lisbon, emphasizing that he can no longer blame external factors for inaction. The piece calls for Moedas to focus on effective governance rather than personal political ambitions, as he now holds a majority that was not directly granted by the electorate.
André Ventura returned to the campaign trail in Sacavém after advancing to the second round, challenging António José Seguro to more debates and accusing him of preparing to avoid direct confrontations. Ventura said he was astonished that several right‑wing and establishment figures were endorsing Seguro — whom he claims is ‘running into the arms of the Socialist Party’ — but stressed that such endorsements do not matter to him and that only popular support counts.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
Saying that you like the Douro a lot, while it is beautiful, is not enough, especially when thousands of small winegrowers, the eternal forgotten ones of history, are becoming poorer by the day. Chronicle by Pedro Garcias
In the 19th century, when homosexuality was illegal, wearing a green carnation on one's lapel was reportedly a code among men who were attracted to other men.
The Parliamentary Committee on Transparency approved this Friday, with only Livre opposing, an opinion concluding that there are no incompatibilities regarding the candidacies of three Chega deputies to the RTP Opinion Council. This opinion on the legal possibility of deputies running for the RTP Opinion Council was presented by...
The presidential palace in Belém is caught between two sides as demonstrations take place during Lula's visit to Portugal.
In Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, in front of the Belém Palace, two groups gathered on Tuesday, April 21, regarding Brazilian President Lula da Silva, with opposing views but no direct confrontations. On one side, supporters of the Chega party, led by André Ventura, protested against the Brazilian leader, while on the other, supporters of the local PT branch defended him as a champion of the vulnerable. The protest highlighted the political polarization surrounding Lula's visit to Portugal, with Chega supporters chanting slogans calling for his imprisonment, while PT supporters celebrated his social policies.
Two demonstrations, separated by a police cordon, marked Lula da Silva's visit to the Belém Palace. One was against the Brazilian president, organised by the Chega party, and the other was by his supporters.
Lula da Silva emphasizes the strength of diplomatic ties with Portugal during his visit, amidst protests from Ventura in the Assembly of the Republic.
Hundreds of people gathered this Tuesday in front of the Belém Palace in Lisbon to both support and criticise the Brazilian president's visit.
The Chega party protests against Lula's visit to Portugal, while other groups express their support for the Brazilian president.
DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to move to Portugal. The texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Lula's visit begins with protests. 'Lula, thief, your place is in prison' versus 'No more fascism'. Chega calls for a demonstration against Lula da Silva at the gates of the Belém Palace.
During a debate covering the war in the Middle East and the national landscape, CNN Portugal commentator Miguel Relvas was analysing the current state of labour negotiations when he responded to Pedro Frazão's comments on Lula da Silva. The Chega MP spoke on behalf of the party when he stated his opposition to the reception of the Brazilian president at Belém, which is taking place this Tuesday.
The Assembly of the Republic has postponed the vote for the ten representatives of the RTP Opinion Council, pending an opinion from the Parliamentary Committee on Transparency regarding the eligibility of three Chega deputies. The decision was announced during the plenary session, despite expectations from the PSD and Chega parliamentary groups that the matter was settled. Voting for other external bodies is proceeding, but the election for the RTP council has been delayed indefinitely. Key figures involved in the ongoing parliamentary votes include André Ventura, José Luís Carneiro, and Hugo Soares. Other pending appointments include the Ombudsman, members of the Council of State, and four judges for the Constitutional Court, with Seguro selecting two former PS ministers for the Council of State.
Statements made by the Chega leader during a debate at the Assembly of the Republic
Elections for the remaining external bodies remain scheduled for Thursday in Parliament. However, the 'urgent' opinion requested from the Transparency Committee regarding Chega's candidates for the RTP Opinion Council could postpone that vote.
The Chega parliamentary group has decided to nominate its MPs Patrícia Carvalho, Jorge Galveias, and Bernardo Pessanha for the RTP Opinion Council.
On February 24, the party announced that the National Directorate would propose holding the next convention on May 8, 9, and 10.
The Salesians and Cascais (who pay where the State fails), the president of the Constitutional Court (who entered the controversy), and André Ventura (who speaks like the left) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Several members of the Constituent Assembly left the galleries, where they were attending the solemn session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution, during André Ventura's speech. They returned after the Chega leader's intervention. Among them was Jerónimo de Sousa, former secretary-general of the PCP.
Parliament marks the 50th anniversary of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic this morning with a formal session in Lisbon, attended by the President of the Republic, the Government, and various political and institutional figures.
Margarida Bentes Penedo, a municipal deputy for Chega, argued that a right-wing government should not fund a “culture that operates against the government itself.” The vice-president of the Lisbon City Council called for “de-dramatisation” regarding the TBA and the Aljube Museum. On the left, the absence of Carlos Moedas was lamented.
Paulo Mota Pinto (who pointed out the obvious), Chega (which will not end the Lisbon soap opera), and the President of the Republic (who does not trust the parties) are the Good, the Bad, and the Villain.
Mafalda Livermore admits that the decision “was not taken lightly”
The non-renewal of Francisco Frazão at the TBA and Rita Rato at the Aljube Museum is causing outrage in the sector. Frazão reveals to Expresso that he was only told the TBA would be occupied by São Luiz programming because the latter requires renovations. Creators and cultural officials admit to political motivations, following criticism from Chega-Lisbon regarding the TBA's programming. 'Our time has come,' says a municipal deputy from the party.
“This is not Bangladesh (but it looks like it)” and “Smile, we are being replaced” were the messages read at the Chega stand at Futurália. Those who attack school content aligned with constitutional values accept the exposure of adolescents to the violation of those values, presenting human groups as a threat. The normalisation began in Parliament, continues on the streets, and will be repeated in schools. A generation educated by social media and taught to accept racism as a point of view will offer us the tragedies of the future.
This is the umpteenth proof of the political convergence between the right-wing PSD/CDS/IL and the far-right Chega, adopting the 'culture wars' of this nebula of 21st-century neo-fascism. Opinion by Manuel Loff
The faculty denounces, among other things, that phrases such as 'This is not really Bangladesh (but it looks like it)' or 'Smile, we are being replaced' could be read at the Chega stand.
