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The man Viktor Orbán sent to shake up Brussels on why Europe’s rising right-wing wave may not be ready for power.
The article discusses Passos Coelho's return to the political scene in Portugal, emphasizing his belief that history owes him a significant role. He presents himself as a reformist leader, advocating for urgent reforms and suggesting that if Parliament fails to act, the people should be consulted. The piece reflects on Coelho's past governance during a time of austerity and the challenges he faces in re-establishing his influence within his party and the broader political landscape. It highlights his strategic positioning as he navigates the complexities of leadership and opposition, suggesting that he sees potential for a right-wing majority but acknowledges the unpredictable nature of political timing.
The fact that so many people on the right repeat that reasoning as a criticism of other people on the right actually proves the opposite: the right is not monolithic.
The leader of Chega said he has 'a mission' to 'defeat the past' in next Sunday's elections.
To say that the PPD was ever right-wing is false. Even Passos Coelho admitted it - the same one who sent Luís Montenegro as part of the Portuguese delegation to visit Fidel Castro on his deathbed.
Chega's imminent conquest of the right is not a prophecy — it's merely a hypothesis. If the PSD behaves like a small vertebrate confronted by a black mamba, it's over. If it has talent and strength, it isn't.
On 'Realpolitik', Sérgio Sousa Pinto and Miguel Pinheiro discuss the only second-round debate, the defection of British Conservative MPs to Nigel Farage's Reform party, and Trump's setbacks.
What is clear is that Cotrim and Ventura have a wide field on the right that both want to capture, with or without Pedro Passos Coelho.
Cavaco and Portas no longer represent the right‑wing electorate, says Ventura.
António José Seguro received support from individuals connected to various right-wing parties. CNN Portugal commentator Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos analyses the backing António José Seguro has received and the absence of such support from some parties of the democratic right.
André Ventura reacted to the support announced by several right-wing figures for António José Seguro.
There is much criticism to be levelled at the left for now cosseting Ventura, and much praise to be given to the right for keeping Ventura out.
Inês Figueiredo, a journalist at Observador, outlines André Ventura's strategy for the second round. During the campaign he presented himself as 'a more moderate candidate' and on election night it became very clear why he was adopting that approach: 'He wants to be the new leader of the right, now fragmented, and seeks to show that he is the only person who can bring it together.'
André Ventura presents himself as the new leader of the right in Portugal and says he will only lose the second round because of the 'selfishness' of the PSD and the Liberal Initiative.
CHRONICLE || You know that saying that if the Government followed Ventura's agenda it would hollow out his electorate? It shows: Ventura swept aside Marques Mendes, the PSD and a string of ministers, including the Prime Minister. But Montenegro strengthens Ventura, effectively giving him representation of the right. As for Cotrim, he remains faithful to the flirtation coming from behind.
With a historic qualification for the run-off secured, Ventura presents himself as the only one capable of 'leading the right' and expects the right to rally behind him. He has already prepared a showdown with socialism and wants to dispel fear.
The leader of Chega secured second place and will contest the second round. To defeat António José Seguro, he is relying on non-socialist voters and promises to bring the right together.
Chega MP says André Ventura 'is the leader of the right' in response to the results of an Intercampus poll conducted for CM/CMTV.
About half an hour after projections indicated he would advance to the second round, André Ventura said that “if they are confirmed, it is a sign that the right has woken up and that we will have a new right in Portugal”, adding that now “another battle begins, the presidential run-off”. On leaving ...
We are approaching the end of one of the most surprising campaigns of recent years, in the most unpredictable presidential election of the century. On this Expresso da Meia-Noite podcast, Bernardo Ferrão and Ângela Silva moderate the debate between Ana Sá Lopes, a journalist at Público; David Dinis, deputy editor of Expresso; Paulo Baldaia, journalist and podcaster; and José Eduardo Martins, lawyer and former Secretary of State.
Ventura, who has already challenged the PSD leader to say what he would do in a second round and has also said 'to hell with Montenegro', believes right-wing parties should not be an obstacle in the contest against Seguro.
<p>Pedro Tadeu analyses the <a href="https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/videos/tracking-poll-dia-11-penultimo-dia-da-sondagem-diaria-e-e-assim-que-as-coisas-estao/696958900cf24e58d783c970">tracking poll</a> by CNN Portugal, which keeps André José Seguro, André Ventura and Cotrim de Figueiredo in the top three candidates in a technical tie for the lead.</p>
Luís Marques Mendes is enjoying a positive end to his campaign compared with his main rival. Meanwhile, Ventura has consolidated Chega's electorate by staying out of the conflicts among the right‑wing candidates.
Miguel Santos Carrapatoso, a commentator at CNN Portugal, analyses the evolution of the presidential campaign which, he says, is being influenced by the opinion polls.
Rui Calafate, a commentator on CNN Portugal, believes that “we will probably see an appeal for tactical voting from Cotrim de Figueiredo in the last week of the campaign, rather than from Marques Mendes.”
Presidential candidate Jorge Pinto today appealed to right-wing voters and PAN supporters to reward those who run a campaign in a 'serious and informed' way, and said he was 'very certain' he would achieve a 'good result'.
Seguro and Cotrim gain momentum in a campaign where five candidates are fighting for two places. A divided right and a strengthened centre make the outcome on the 18th uncertain. Also: Trump and the Council of State.
Filipe Santos Costa, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the latest CNN Portugal tracking poll and highlights one point: “Perhaps it is time to look at Cotrim de Figueiredo more closely. As no one imagined him to be so competitive, he was less scrutinised.” He refers to a list of supporters that is on Cotrim de Figueiredo's campaign website, which includes “a founder of Chega, who was André Ventura's right‑hand man.” Filipe Santos Costa says it is important to understand which right Cotrim de Figueiredo represents.
With polls showing fragmentation on the right, Mendes accuses Cotrim of stoking division. At a critical moment for the Government, Mendes does not break ranks and clings to the argument of stability to defend the regime.
In a two-hour debate, candidates on the right discussed the legacy of Sá Carneiro.
