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Just like in 17th-century France, everything is quite complicated. The book's story does not even end well.
Seguro has powerful capital at his disposal: trust and reliability.
The President of the Republic is the institutional survivor of a certain idea of the left. The polls leave no doubt. With the electoral collapse to the left of the PS, the country is experiencing a rare and strange political situation – Portuguese democracy is a democracy of the right. The left is reduced to a vocal and folkloric function.
Alexandra Leitão, a commentator for CNN Portugal, reflects on the inauguration speech of António José Seguro, which she considers 'very assertive and highly open', and analyses the ongoing negotiations regarding the labour package.
Carneiro had the courage to be an internal opposition to Pedro Nuno Santos when everyone knew Pedro Nuno would win. A lack of internal debate, apathy, torpor, and lethargy kill organisations. A column by Ana Sá Lopes.
He took advantage of the local elections and Seguro's presidential victory to relaunch the PS. In his first congress as leader, Carneiro faces the question that unity has yet to answer: what alternative project does he have?
João Alexandre, a journalist for Antena 1, analyses the first week of António José Seguro as President of the Republic.
Maria Lopes, a journalist for Público, believes that if Seguro becomes too demanding of the Government, it is quite possible that the relationship will not be so easy.
Hugo Matias, editor-in-chief of CNN Portugal, analyses the first week of António José Seguro as President of the Republic.
The economy is no longer an important, or at least a determining, criterion in the distinction between Right and Left.
By aligning itself with the current 'right-wing bloc', which thrives on slogans and reactions, a liberal party loses what distinguishes it: depth and vision. Amidst the noise, liberalism becomes mere background sound.
An ICS/ISCTE poll for Expresso and SIC shows a tie between the PSD and PS in voting intentions. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Expresso deputy director David Dinis.
Pedro Adão e Silva, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the outcome of the first meeting between Luís Montenegro and the newly inaugurated President of the Republic, António José Seguro.
No one knows what is happening there, if anything is happening at all, nor is it expected that anything will emerge from there anytime soon. Opinion by Francisco Mendes da Silva
A reflection on the legacy of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, highlighting his empathy, proximity to the people, and his role in elevating the country's image on the international stage. The author, writing from a social economy perspective, argues that Marcelo's unique communication talent and ability to connect with citizens remain essential, suggesting he should continue to play an active role in public life.
Montenegro's strategy did not bring him sympathy, which he could now use to implement changes. Will this be the time?
The former PS official advised José Luís Carneiro to prolong the 'habit of asking permission to exist'. Ascenso Simões says the party is not in a position to go to the polls in the coming years.
The new era in Belém, with President António José Seguro, and the impact of Passos Coelho's interventions in the PSD were the topics of Vichyssoise. The guest was the former PS leader, Ascenso Simões.
A former PS official advises José Luís Carneiro to stop the 'little life of asking permission to exist'. Ascenso Simões says the party is not in a position to go to the polls in the coming years.
CNN Portugal commentator Mafalda Anjos states that the Prime Minister and the newly inaugurated President of the Republic have 'very distinct' temperaments and that, compared to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the work with António José Seguro will be more 'behind the scenes'.
The book 'A Grande Estratégia' reflects on the foundations of the Iranian regime; Chega is ready for an era with Pedro Passos Coelho; and Sporting will need to win by a large margin.
Seguro is the bread that completes the Marcelo sandwich, just as Sampaio was the bread that completed the Soares sandwich.
Inaugurated as President of the Republic, António José Seguro did not waste time in stating his intentions or in getting to work, pointing the finger at the government and calling for more action and fewer words. The analysis by Pedro Marques Lopes and Pedro Siza Vieira, moderated by Paulo Baldaia, on Bloco Central.
In a radicalised society, where emotions are worth more than reason (which, besides not existing, is oppressive), balance can only mean bad faith or stupidity, as common sense is a contradiction.
