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André Ventura is our disciple of Trump. But Salazar is his inspiration, as seen in this image, which is a manifesto in itself. Opinion by José Pacheco Pereira
Sérgio Sousa Pinto, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analysed the President of the Republic's speech on Portugal Day.
CNN Portugal commentator Helena Matos considered the speech by Miguel Monjardino, president of the June 10th commemorations, to be “particularly interesting” and recommended reading it.
These columnists write like football fans: it matters little if their club won due to a refereeing error in their favour, as long as they win.
CMTV commentator says that Maria Lúcia Amaral “had no aptitude, no communication skills, and no technical knowledge” and that the conclusion she has now reached was easy to draw before accepting the position.
It is already understood that the most intriguing topic in national politics currently is knowing what Pedro Passos Coelho wants to do.
Unlike the war on immigrants, the war on the 'minimum income scrounger' serves populism without any consequences for GDP or Social Security. A column by Ana Sá Lopes.
The Portuguese, who complain so much about the state of the country, are the same people who, since the beginning of the millennium, have allowed the PS to govern our destinies for approximately 65% of the time.
Between books that no one summarises and speeches that everyone has already heard, Passos Coelho turns book launches into soft rallies. In between, there are unborn economists and protests in the Portuguese style.
The time of misogynists has not ended. After all, we have a new wave of Salazarist thought in every direction
Politics, despite the constant shouting, continues undaunted and serene in the face of the illusion of great alternatives that then, magically, never materialise. This, of course, until Passos Coelho speaks.
Upon seeing the same José Luís Carneiro printed on a poster asking for the Portuguese people's “trust”, one hesitates between a sudden amnesia on the part of whoever chose the fatal noun and a resounding political lack of preparation.
There is a phase where a baby cries and the parents cannot understand why. We are in that phase with Passos Coelho. He complains a lot, but we do not know the reason. Is it sleep? Hunger? Does he want to be PM again?
If Ventura's likes are just for show, the Chega party's screenshots can be alarmist. Between white powder bakeries and cocaine inflation, politics continues amidst a festival of sprigs and spit-roasted pig.
If Passos refuses to name those responsible for the problems he points out, it is very difficult to know which concrete attitudes, in his opinion, are harming us. Opinion by Francisco Mendes da Silva
Passos Coelho is full of advice to give and has already cast aside his filters. Does the former prime minister really want to help, or just criticise?
The “popular ones” (who deserve a medal), our “activists” (who love a Molotov cocktail), and José Luís Carneiro (who should be criticising Pedro Sánchez) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
The President says there are “countries that were the cradle of human rights” that are now “advancing along paths that contradict the work they built.”
Cavaco Silva (who reminded us of some truths), José Luís Carneiro (who simulated a trip to the supermarket), and Climáximo (who advertised a theft) are the Good, the Bad, and the Villain.
Perhaps it is time for the Prime Minister to remodel the house. There are vases, mirrors, and screens that serve the same purpose and cause less damage than certain ministers (and even doormats, equally drab, available in specialty shops for just €0.99). Just a suggestion.
I admire the communists. Every day, without exception, they report for duty at the House of Democracy, a place that disgusts them. Like a vegan presiding over a bullfighting, fishing, and hunting club.
Alberto Gonçalves comments on the PCP's statement regarding the death of Carlos Brito.
Aguiar Branco (who may propose the abolition of the CNE), Mário Mourão (who speaks of “slavery”), and the PCP (which has never forgiven dissidents) are the Good, the Bad, and the Villain.
From nostalgia for political giants to criticism of the noise on social media, Maria João Avillez reflects on a country that seems to be losing the ability to have adult conversations.
Saying that you like the Douro a lot, while it is beautiful, is not enough, especially when thousands of small winegrowers, the eternal forgotten ones of history, are becoming poorer by the day. Chronicle by Pedro Garcias
By Carlos Rodrigues
This week there were politicians lacking hearing and others lacking vision for colours. But there are still those who are truly having identity problems.
Ana Abrunhosa (who apologised), Álvaro Santos Pereira (who responded, but not about everything) and André Ventura (who insists on the retirement age) are the Good, the Bad and the Villain.
Mafalda Anjos, a commentator for CNN Portugal, argues that Chega “is not concerned with consistency, but rather with attracting votes”.
