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In an interview, the newly elected president of the PSD Braga district, Carlos Eduardo Reis, discusses his plans for party unity, his relationship with the national leadership, and his perspective on current political challenges, including the influence of Pedro Passos Coelho and the party's stance on potential parliamentary agreements.
The last direct elections for the PSD leadership were held in September two years ago, but four years ago, they took place on May 28.
The PSD leadership proposes holding direct elections for the party's leadership on May 30 and the 43rd congress on June 20 and 21, according to the announcement published in Povo Livre.
The PSD leadership has proposed holding direct elections for the party's leadership on May 30 and the 43rd congress on June 20 and 21, according to a notice published in Povo Livre. The proposed dates will be voted on at a National Council meeting on April 8. PSD president Luís Montenegro announced his intention to propose May elections to coincide with the anniversary of his first election on May 28, 2022. Montenegro challenged anyone with an alternative path to come forward, a move interpreted as a response to former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, who has been critical of the government.
The PSD parliamentary leader began by stating that the clients of the Prime Minister's family business “have already been announced and scrutinised.”
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.
In an interview, Ricardo Bastos Sousa discusses his recent re-election as head of the PSD local branch in Espinho, claiming that the party leadership, including Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, actively worked against his candidacy. He addresses the internal tensions within the PSD, the local political landscape in Espinho following the 'Operação Vortex' investigation, and comments on the recent public interventions by former leader Pedro Passos Coelho regarding the current government's performance.
What was once a mirage has become a hypothesis to be discussed. With Passos gaining strength in the media space and criticising the Government, Chega puts electoral problems aside and thinks long-term.
Alexandre Poço supports Luís Montenegro's appeal to the UGT to finalise labour reform. The vice-president of the PSD parliamentary group also accuses Chega of aligning with the CGTP in criticising the agreement.
Respect for women is a subject she has long held dear. A week ago, she received a standing ovation in the Assembly of the Republic following a confrontation with André Ventura. However, in 2017, she failed to be elected to the Intelligence Services Oversight Council, and in 2019, she disagreed with the then-leader of the PSD, Rui Rio. On the 5th, her election was nearly unanimous, with the exception of Chega, who walked out of the parliamentary plenary session.
Luís Montenegro's challenge regarding the PSD direct elections has reignited internal debates, with former leaders and commentators highlighting the party's weaknesses and the autonomy of Passos's interventions.
The Prime Minister attended the wake of Nuno Morais Sarmento on Monday night. Luís Montenegro speaks of a “difficult farewell” and highlights the “fighting spirit” of the former minister and PSD leader.
The PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation recognises Seguro's moderation and ability to unite the Portuguese, while describing Ventura as 'radical' and someone who creates noise.
The former minister is vice-president of the PSD, the party that decided not to endorse any candidate in the second round of the presidential election.
The PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation, Leonor Beleza, announced today that she supports António José Seguro “without reservations” in the second round of the presidential election, because he is the candidate of moderation who values and unites the Portuguese people.
The Social Democratic parliamentary group is the largest and records the highest absence rate. André Ventura's party, with 29 fewer elected deputies, is not far behind.
The former President of the Assembly of the Republic and honorary president of PSD/Azores, Mota Amaral, said today he will vote for António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election because he is “a well-prepared person” for the office.
The president of the PSD's Leiria district, Hugo Oliveira, announced today that he will vote for presidential candidate António José Seguro in the second round, after having supported Luís Marques Mendes.
We are generally more demanding of those who are close to us because we want the best for them. So, before starting this column, and because I consider it relevant to its development, I hereby make a declaration of interests: I have, for the most part, voted for the PSD since I was first able to exercise that right. Not out of party devotion, nor out of automatic loyalty ...
On 'Antes Pelo Contrário', José Eduardo Martins criticised the PSD for not publicly supporting António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election and said that if Sá Carneiro were to return and saw the party's neutrality towards André Ventura, 'he would probably prefer to remain where he is'.
Eva Brás Pinho, PSD MP, discusses the controversy over a Volksvargas post involving the prime minister, Luís Montenegro.
The disclosure was made behind closed doors to the Portuguese MEPs in Brussels.
The PSD's autonomy in a political system undergoing transformation is in the interest of those who prefer to preserve — to reform rather than break — that system.
Despite polls showing him trailing his main rivals, Marques Mendes remains confident that the ballot boxes will prove the numbers wrong after meeting several PSD and Government heavyweights. His public assertion — “it’s not just conviction” — frames a campaign narrative that emphasizes organisational strength, voter mobilisation and the possibility of late swings or polling error. Analysts should watch whether his meetings translate into concrete tactical advantages such as endorsements, ground operations or improved messaging, but the gap in polls still represents a significant challenge that will require measurable momentum to overcome.
