Latest news and stories about political commentary in Portugal for expats and residents.
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”.
Between kids giving lessons and adults who didn't see the difference, Afonso Gonçalves' 25th of April is a drama: without a bank, but with MBWay, the leader of the Reconquista asks for a tithe to fight the 'System'.
The endless soap opera surrounding labour reform and Pedro Nuno Santos's settling of scores with 'carneirocentrismo', 'co$tismo', and poorly killed 'cordeirismo' were the themes of this Vichyssoise.
After trading the peace of doves for the bang of bombs, what occupies the ogre is leaving his name engraved on everything that moves. Opinion by Nuno Pacheco
The Mayor of Lisbon will have his own political commentary programme. The debut takes place this Thursday, the 23rd, at 10 pm.
The historian, on the CNN Portugal programme “O Princípio da Incerteza”, addressed the dispute between the Pope and the US President. A dispute that began in Iran, but quickly ceased to be only about war: Leo XIV condemned as “unacceptable” Trump's threat against “the entire people of Iran” and asked citizens to tell political leaders that “we do not want war, we want peace”. Donald Trump responded like Donald Trump. He called the Pope “weak on crime” and “terrible at foreign policy”. The Pope, however, refused to enter the duel: “I am not afraid” of the Trump administration, he stated.
Finally an interesting debate in our society. Political debates are very noisy, full of shouting. Fortunately, Pacheco Pereira decided to invite André Ventura for a debate on history, to recap on this 'Isto é Gozar com Quem Trabalha' podcast.
Watch the political commentary segment 'Na Mira' here, with journalist Margarida Davim
Alberto Gonçalves comments on Nelson Vassalo's connections to the PS.
The PS (which suspended the suspect in the attack on the March for Life), the PS (which made a mistake in the Eva Cruzeiro case), and the president of the Constitutional Court (who spoke about things he shouldn't have) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
When active politicians appear simultaneously as paid commentators, the distinction between analysis and political agenda becomes more difficult
The PS (which criticised Ana Abrunhosa), the President of the Republic (who made a political error) and the UGT (which is going to negotiate without negotiating) are the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Listening to the many statements by António José Seguro during his first Open Presidency, it became evident that he will carry out the role as a mix of Elizabeth II, a DHL courier, and Américo Thomaz.
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“Lousy,” said Guterres about the lunch. He could have been talking about the institution.
Unlike the Portuguese Prime Minister, who bowed to Trump, the Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, expressly denied authorisation for the US to use their joint bases. Opinion by Sílvia Caetano
All the parties were very pleased with the President's speech, but what are they actually laughing at? Seguro challenged everyone with the failure of the present: the Constitution is not being fulfilled. Chronicle by Ana Sá Lopes.
What characterises a dictatorship is not its proximity to the left or the right, but rather intolerance, control over people, and the absolute desire to dominate and command everything.
Between the national team that is not going to the 'World Cup', imaginary brothers-in-law, and Cuba as an exporter of doctors, what remains is the usual: lies, irony, and a country that only discovers scandals after they are reported.
Watching José Luís Carneiro present the PS as the “most reformist party in Portugal” (I swear) is the height of audacity and lack of awareness. We can roll on the floor laughing. What we cannot do is take this seriously. Opinion piece by João Miguel Tavares.
There is a particular resonance in the latest work by the Scottish band The Twilight Sad that captures, with almost painful precision, the current state of our public life. In 'The Ceiling Underground', the dense wall of sound and lyrics laden with claustrophobic anguish transport us to a space where the ceiling seems to be descending upon us, even...
Observador is once again distributing awards at the PS Congress. Bárbara Tinoco, former leader Pedro Nuno, and the Chavista regime are some of the protagonists of these distinctions.
After a decade 'against common sense' and with a new comedy show, the creators of the Young Conservative of the Right reflect on the journey of the Doctor and the Intern, 'occasional democrats'.
Mexican authorities explain that the fan fell from the stadium's box seating area. Additionally, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa says he is enduring a “crossing in the desert” regarding political commentary.
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Carlos Magno, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analysed the United Nations resolution, on which Portugal abstained, and the PS congress.
In this news bulletin, the latest updates on the conflict in the Middle East. Also, Cavaco's criticisms of Chega and the PS, and the blood donation initiative at the IPO in Porto.
Passos Coelho appeals to young people in a “light” manner, MPs dramatise the situation with taxes, and there are houses falling down with “sad” fish. Also, the national superhero turns the supermarket upside down.
Mr. President of the Republic, listen to them. And, while you are at it, listen to us: the most defenceless are those who most need the protection of just laws, and this one is not. Opinion by Lurdes Figueiral.
