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There’s a bit of everything: a touch of paganism, a touch of Christianity, a touch of democracy, a touch of clowning, a touch of sadness and a touch of love. Opinion piece by Miguel Esteves Cardoso.
The debate, it must be said, was not a great debate, to put it mildly. It was the only debate possible among the available candidates, at a moment that needed other debates… and especially other candidates. Given the starting point, in this single debate both António José Seguro and André Ventura emerged as winners.
Never in my life have I been so disappointed. I liked him a lot, or thought I did. But now I have the impression that I no longer like him. Column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso
CNN Portugal commentator Pedro Costa analyses the strategy adopted by Luís Montenegro in the aftermath of election night, which gives André Ventura 'what he most wanted': an 'opportunity to polarise between the far right and the left'.
It's not enough to mourn the death of print newspapers. We must reinvent our relationship with information: make it fast without being empty, and digital without being superficial. Opinion by Beatriz Serrano Rodrigues.
Alberto Gonçalves comments on the “case” of Inês Bichão versus João Cotrim Figueiredo.
In this Thursday's commentary on 5.ª Coluna, Miguel Sousa Tavares argues that Donald Trump's ambitions pose a risk to international stability and to Europe's own interests.
Alberto Gonçalves comments on the allegation of harassment against João Cotrim Figueiredo.
In an opinion piece, the Spanish jurist praised the 'teachings' of the Portuguese sociologist and said he had been publicly condemned without the justice system having done its job.
If we must demand greater restraint and responsibility from men because they are stronger, we must also demand that women acknowledge their fragility and take responsibility for their behaviour.
In exercising the presidency, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa pushed some presidential powers to the limits of the unimaginable. Opinion by São José Almeida
Being a young moderate requires not only a deep love of Portugal but also saint-like patience and warrior-like resilience. It means explaining that shouting 'shame' doesn't reduce taxes or create wealth. Column by Pedro Miguel Marques
