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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Cavaco and Portas no longer represent the right‑wing electorate, says Ventura.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.
