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Opposition parties are calling for “transparency” and want to know the reasons behind the non-renewal of Rita Rato and Francisco Frazão. The PS questions whether this decision is a “quid pro quo” for Chega following public criticism made by a municipal deputy regarding the Teatro do Bairro Alto.
The Socialist Party (PS) has expressed concern over the 'opacity' within the Lisbon City Council regarding the drainage plan initiated during Fernando Medina's tenure. With project costs reportedly exceeding the initial 140 million euro budget by 20%—an increase of approximately 30 million—the PS is seeking clarification on public spending. While acknowledging the need for stability in projects beneficial to the city, Alexandra Leitão criticized Carlos Moedas for the lack of a clear completion timeline, noting that the project was originally expected to be finished by May 2025. Leitão further accused the current administration of maintaining a 'veil of opacity' across all municipal matters. The drainage project, which includes the construction of two major tunnels to mitigate flooding, was originally awarded in 2020 under the previous PS-led administration.
The party is calling for “greater transparency in the management of a large-scale public investment” and, during an extraordinary municipal meeting, is questioning the City Council regarding the additional amount spent.
The president of the Union of Parishes of Évora, Francisco Branco de Brito (PSD), is to be proposed as president of the National Association of Parishes (Anafre) at the congress taking place at the weekend, a source close to the process said today.
The case dates back to 2021, when the city council was still led by Fernando Medina. Also in this edition, António José Seguro promises to return to street campaigning following tomorrow's debate.
The councillor moved into the building that houses Moedas's administration and says she is 'available to serve the public'. She accuses Bruno Mascarenhas of preventing her from doing her job. Mascarenhas promises to reply after the elections.
Elad Dror reiterates that he never bribed the vice-president of Gaia City Council. Ruling in the 'Babel' operation read on 24 April.
Signatories express “concern and indignation” over the councillor's intervention at the plenary meeting of the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, accusing her of “censoring the programming of a municipal theatre”.
The candidate backed by Chega received 33.02% of the vote.
In this municipality in Guarda, the candidate backed by the PS (Socialist Party) stands out, with 33.59% of the votes in this first round.
António Filipe closes his campaign in Loures, alongside supporters and confident of “a good result for his candidacy”
Several leading municipal councils are testing or reassessing the relationship between the Democratic Alliance (AD) and the right‑wing party Chega, prompting debate over local cooperation and political boundaries.
