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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.
Politician Seguro says he believes the Government's measures are moving in the right direction but urges they be implemented more quickly.
“All our military personnel stood out for their professionalism and competence. (...) They all faced enormous risks. Two died,” emphasises the former minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs.
Alexandre Poço, PSD MP, comments on Luís Marques Mendes's electoral result.
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.
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.
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.'
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.'
