Rui Valério sees world leaders as unsettled and rejects criticism of immigration

The Patriarch of Lisbon says the rise in the number of foreigners in Portugal does not call into question the Christian identity of Portuguese society. He also accuses several world leaders of being unsettled individuals who only want war.

RTP Notícias17 Jan

Immigration does not call into question the Christian character of Portuguese society, says the Patriarch of Lisbon

The Patriarch of Lisbon said that immigration does not challenge or undermine Portugal's Christian identity and values.

RTP Notícias17 Jan

Patriarch of Lisbon says immigration does not jeopardise the Christian character of Portuguese society

The Patriarch of Lisbon said immigration does not threaten or call into question the Christian foundations of Portuguese society, asserting that newcomers do not compromise the nation's Christian identity.

Diário de Notícias17 Jan

Digital mentions and followers of Cotrim de Figueiredo rise during 'horribilis' week

João Cotrim de Figueiredo's social media accounts saw the number of followers increase by 19.7% — between 12 and 15 January — in the week when first André Ventura's 'rather unfortunate moment' emerged and then the allegation of sexual harassment surfaced, which has already led the candidate to criticise the media...

ECO16 Jan

The Portuguese do not know how to interpret polls

António Costa Pinto, a political scientist and academic, says there is a clear lack of literacy and that the Portuguese do not know how to interpret polls. He also warns about differences between tracking polls.

Observador16 Jan

To hell with the elections | War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength

The world is sick and Portugal isn't feeling very well either. Words have lost their meaning and those in power have lost all shame — and those who want power have too. Newspeak has jumped from Orwell's dystopian literature and become common currency in the real world. Absurdity is commonplace and everything means its opposite.

CNN Portugal16 Jan

Rain did not deter Gouveia e Melo from meeting the public in Gondomar, but he kept his rivals in his sights

The candidate says he hears every day on the street that the public are very angry with the political system.

Correio da Manhã16 Jan

All for one: the collective ritual of defence and the silencing of victims

There is an implicit logic in these collective letters that deserves to be deconstructed: the idea that thirty accounts of no harassment would carry more weight than a single account of harassment. Opinion by Helena Gonçalo Ferreira

Público16 Jan

The poll that annoys everyone

A tracking poll has become an unexpected focal point of the campaign and the target of daily criticism. What does it measure, how reliable is it, and why did it get things wrong in the past? Conversation with Alexandre Picoto.

Observador16 Jan

The current President leaves office with high approval ratings

By Carlos Rodrigues

Correio da Manhã16 Jan

Bets mirror polls and favour Seguro

The volume of bets on the eventual winner of the elections reached US$108 million this week.

Expresso15 Jan

On the penultimate day, Jorge Pinto opened the door that so many had asked him to open

With 24 hours left, Jorge Pinto ultimately opened the door to a vote for António José Seguro, echoing suggestions that had come from social media and public opinion.

CNN Portugal15 Jan

Appeal not to demonise opinion polls to prevent citizens from opting out

António Salvador, of Intercampus, says that polls are “very relevant”, but it is necessary to understand the difference between the various types.

CNN Portugal15 Jan

There is difficulty in interpreting what a poll is and an expectation that a poll is a prediction

Alexandre Picoto, of Pitagórica, said that polls “have entered the political fray” and that the institutes responsible for them should not have to respond to politicians' criticisms.

CNN Portugal15 Jan

I don't at all believe that the polls are producing such disparate results

António Gomes, of GfK, describes the phrase 'there are polls for every taste' as 'unfortunate' and says there are 'generally minimal differences' between the various surveys.

CNN Portugal15 Jan

Psychological profile of the five presidential favourites: the leader, the mobiliser, the predictable one, the conciliator and the rational one

Clinical psychologist Carolina de Freitas Nunes was on NOW this Thursday and spoke about some of the psychological traits of the presidential candidates who have been appearing in polls as the frontrunners.

Correio da Manhã15 Jan

Cândido-datos, or Optimism

The days are approaching when candidates will present themselves as optimistic about the results they expect to achieve. And they have reason to be optimistic, because it was a brilliant campaign.

Expresso14 Jan

Gouveia e Melo. The power nap and the silent majority

It feels as if it happened in another life, but there was a time when he seemed invincible. Everything has changed, except his conviction that he will overcome the prejudices people have about him and the poll results.

Observador13 Jan

Ventura: the scare he won't forget and the certainty of victory

He entered this race admitting he was only running because Passos decided to stay at home. Now he's first in almost all polls. In this conversation, he talks about the days on the campaign trail and the day after.

Observador13 Jan

Gouveia e Melo says polls highlight number of undecided voters

Henrique Gouveia e Melo's campaign was in Sintra this Tuesday evening, where the candidate said the polls had not discouraged him.

RTP Notícias13 Jan

Tracking poll, day 9: Seguro, Cotrim and Ventura pull away in the leading trio

On the day Ventura overtakes Seguro for the first time in women's voting intentions, the daily poll shows a further drop for Marques Mendes (the fifth straight) and for Gouveia e Melo. The number of undecided voters has returned to minimal levels.

CNN Portugal13 Jan

Tracking poll, day 6: Seguro returns to first place, Ventura is overtaken and drops to third

CNN Portugal11 Jan

Majority expect political stability in 2026 but fear international situation — poll

RTP Notícias1 Jan