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At the 25th National Congress of the PS in Viseu, Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro declared the party united and vibrant, while challenging the government to adopt a moderate approach to avoid political instability.
The PSD leadership has proposed holding direct elections for party leadership on May 30, followed by the 43rd congress on June 20 and 21, with a final vote on these dates scheduled for the National Council meeting on June 8.
The now-candidate left the party in 2003 for the Nova Democracia party, having returned to the CDS-PP in 2016
This is the first PS National Political Commission meeting since José Luís Carneiro was confirmed as party leader at the Viseu congress at the end of March.
Young centrists are taking a motion to the congress in Alcobaça criticising Nuno Melo's leadership: the party has become “politically less recognisable” and lacks a “structured party agenda”.
Daniel Adrião stated that he has already written to the PS leader, José Luís Carneiro, to request his readmission to the party.
The former candidate for the socialist leadership was expelled for running in the local elections on an independent list for a parish in Lisbon, in opposition to the PS candidate.
The former candidate for the socialist leadership has already requested his readmission to the party's secretary-general. He is now demanding a public apology.
Party leaders walked down Avenida da Liberdade.
Daniel Adrião announced that the Constitutional Court has ruled his expulsion from the Socialist Party (PS) illegal and invalid. Adrião, a four-time candidate for the party's leadership, stated that the ruling is a victory for the rule of law and internal party democracy, noting that his expulsion prevented him from participating in national party bodies and the recent National Congress. He is now demanding a public apology from the party, asserting that his previous independent candidacy for a local parish council did not justify the disciplinary action taken against him.
The new PS bodies will meet for the first time next week, with the National Secretariat scheduled for Monday and the National Political Commission for Thursday, an official source told Lusa today.
The PS elected its National Secretariat and Political Commission with over 88% of the vote. Additionally, the Pope calls for an end to the war in the Middle East.
The new composition of the National Secretariat was elected with 90.05 percent of the votes and the National Political Commission with 87.68 percent.
The Socialist Party (PS) elected its new National Secretariat with 90% of the vote and its National Political Commission with 88%. Party president Carlos César stated that it is possible to provide opposition without constantly saying no or resorting to shouting. The elections took place on Sunday, April 19, following the congress that confirmed José Luís Carneiro as secretary-general.
The PS National Commission, the first since the party's 25th Congress, meets this Sunday in Lisbon. The National Political Commission and the National Secretariat will be elected on the day the party celebrates its 43rd anniversary.
The party leader's proposal for internal elections in the PS local and federation branches to be held on June 19 and 20 will also be reviewed and voted upon.
The alternative list for the Socialist Party's national bodies appealed to the National Jurisdiction Commission for the “restoration of democratic normality within the PS”.
José Luís Carneiro will present the dates of June 19 and 20 to the National Commission this Sunday for internal elections in the PS local branches and federations. The PS leader is encouraging unity and the formation of single lists to avoid internal factions and prepare for future municipal elections. The process involves significant changes to the National Secretariat and Political Commission, with several prominent figures stepping down or moving to new roles, while others like Ana Mendes Godinho and Luísa Salgueiro are expected to take on key advisory positions.
The PS National Commission, which was elected at the last general meeting, is scheduled to meet at a hotel in Lisbon, starting at 10:00 am on Sunday.
At issue is a report by CNN Portugal, according to which the ECFP considers that accounts were not provided. The party states that the information is false and that “no document or clarification was left unprovided.”
This Wednesday evening marks the final meeting of the Socialist Party's National Secretariat with its currently elected members. On Sunday, the National Commission will meet on the party's anniversary to formally appoint new members to the body that serves as a close advisory group to José Luís Carneiro. Francisco Assis has publicly stated he will not continue in the role due to his European commitments, and MEP Ana Catarina Mendes is also stepping down. Sérgio Sousa Pinto and Pedro Costa are also leaving the Secretariat. Inês de Medeiros is expected to depart as well, as she is set to lead the National Commission. New appointments include Ana Mendes Godinho and Luísa Salgueiro, while figures such as Filipe Santos Costa, André Moz Caldas, and Marcos Perestrello are expected to remain.
During the week marking the 50th anniversary of the Constitution, political parties took positions on a review of the fundamental text, with the PSD putting a damper on the Chega party's enthusiasm.
Miguel Costa Matos, former leader of the Socialist Youth, clarified his recent motion at the Socialist Party Congress, denying any alignment with potential future leadership candidates like Duarte Cordeiro. He emphasised that his call for more boldness and clarity from Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro is intended as a constructive contribution to the party's direction rather than a critique of the current leadership, while also addressing the party's stance on the upcoming State Budget.
Attacking Chega is no longer enough. Now it has become necessary to discover in the CDS a retroactive ancestor of the monster that one wishes to keep in circulation.
The 40 party members claim that the submitted list, which was rejected for allegedly having only “seven names”, actually included 251 candidates and 48 subscribers, a “number higher than the minimum required by the regulations”. The socialists also accused the only admitted list of having “several cumulative irregularities”.
Ricardo Gonçalves — who saw his list rejected for having only “seven names” — is leading an appeal in which he guarantees that the candidacy met the requirements and accuses Carneiro's list of irregularities.
The number of registered members has risen in the JSD, Livre, and JCP. The JS is seeing a recovery in the number of militants, though still below 2015 levels. The JP and BE are experiencing a decline.
Ricardo Gonçalves, former MP for Braga, had promised opposition in the PS's main body between congresses, but failed to meet the necessary requirements.
With debates and new initiatives, the party led by José Luís Carneiro is trying to project an image of innovation and renewal after achieving one of its worst results in last year's legislative elections.
