PSD plays down Marques Mendes's defeat: 'Since the start of democracy, only one prime minister has won a presidential election'
Alexandre Poço, PSD MP, comments on Luís Marques Mendes's electoral result.
Cotrim admits he was 'quite unfortunate' to say he would not rule out supporting any candidate
The former leader of IL said that the only thing he should have said, and what he really thinks, is that he only accepts a run-off scenario in which he is involved.
Cotrim admits he was "quite unfortunate" to say he did not rule out supporting any candidate
The former leader of IL said the only thing he should have said — and what he truly believes — is that he would only accept a second-round scenario in which he himself is a candidate.
Admiral laments Montenegro's presence in campaign
Henrique Gouveia e Melo said the prime minister 'was wrong, because one must not forget that, even while president of the PSD, he remains a prime minister.'
Aguiar-Branco criticises presidential candidates
José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco criticises presidential candidates for fostering 'unrealistic expectations among citizens' and creating a 'permanent distrust' of politicians. He warns that exaggerated promises and campaign rhetoric could erode public confidence, complicate policy-making and harm long-term political stability in Portugal.
Seguro hated the debate between Marques Mendes and Gouveia e Melo
While campaigning in his home town, the presidential candidate backed by the PS commented on the latest head-to-head: 'I hated it. I have no other word to say. I hated it.'
