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The hatred of the Socratistas-Costistas towards Seguro is impressive and confirms how this faction of the PS despises democracy.
In the week of Seguro's inauguration, we commented on his speech and the start of his term, the shifts of Georgia Meloni, and the current state of women's rights.
The former prime minister said he might not have run for a second term in Figueira da Foz, but wanted to keep his commitment to the city. He also argued that Cavaco Silva was the best leader of the PSD.
Miguel Sousa Tavares recalls a President who, 'when he was in the middle of the crowd, was not alone'. It is in light of this idea that he interprets the 'style' that Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa imposed at Belém, to which he added the 'addiction to information that always led him to try to be the news'.
The truly difficult part will be convincing citizens that “when political power speaks, it means it.”
Sérgio Sousa Pinto, a commentator for CNN Portugal, believes there is a portion of the country that is impatient regarding the need for reforms.
Helena Matos, a commentator for CNN Portugal, believes that António José Seguro is using his “magistracy of influence” because “he wants to, he can, and it suits him.”
Alberto Gonçalves comments on António Costa's statements regarding the war in Iran.
A friend told me that during a particularly difficult time, when people distance themselves and the phone stops ringing, he received a daily call from Luís Marques Mendes. He would ask how he and his family were, offering encouragement. When asked why he was so diligent, Mendes replied that he knew how deafening loneliness could be. Once the friend's situation improved, the calls stopped. This story defines the man whose political defeat in the last presidential election led many to abandon him. Having attended the new President's inauguration and bid farewell to his friend Marcelo, Mendes returned to his own desert. I wanted to offer him the same kindness: 'Dear Luís, my friend, are you well? How is the family? Stay strong. Do not give up on the country; I will call you tomorrow.'
At the inauguration lunch, Seguro served wine from his own production. He has forgotten socialist routines: the wine is meant to stay in the boxes, which are very useful for storing some savings.
Anabela Neves, a commentator for CNN Portugal, believes that the new President of the Republic's attitude towards journalists shows that there may be an “excessive attempt to create a new profile.”
The Minister of Labour (who saw the UGT being criticised), Seguro (who proposed impossible pacts) and Marcelo (who stopped at a supermarket on his way to the inauguration) are the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Margarida Davim, a commentator for CNN Portugal, reflects on what kind of President António José Seguro would be
One of António José Seguro's priorities as President of the Republic is to promote a pact for justice. Miguel Pinheiro, a commentator for CNN Portugal, believes that the new head of state “is digging himself into a hole,” where Marcelo has already fallen.
In another “Exame”, CNN Portugal commentator Rui Calafate analysed the final days of the presidential campaign.
CNN Portugal commentator Rui Calafate highlights that Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral is the Government's “weakest link” during the crisis caused by Storm Kristin.
Politician Seguro says the total number of votes is important and that merely winning by a single vote is insufficient.
João Marcelino, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the Government's stance over the past few days.
Seguro understood what some still have not realised: that Ventura is not a fascist at all, but rather a poor devil who has found a way to draw attention and climb the rungs of political power.
Were you hoping for a week of election campaigning? Well, that wasn't possible. It's not just the fatigue and the repetition of arguments — even the elements are making life difficult for the candidates.
Rui Calafate, a commentator for CNN Portugal, provides a political analysis of the operations following Storm Kristin.
Mário Crespo, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the events of recent days in the US.
Alberto Gonçalves comments on the presidential election debate.
Medialivre's deputy editorial director Eduardo Dâmaso believes António José Seguro was very effective in 'neutralising André Ventura on some issues that he uses to assert the core of his political proposal'.
