The appropriate response to the radicalisation of the right is to vote for António José Seguro in the second round with eyes wide open
Catarina Martins declared her support for the candidate backed by the Socialist Party (PS) and said that Marques Mendes's result makes Luís Montenegro and the Government “the big losers this evening”.
Seguro wins in the municipality with the lowest unemployment rate in the country
In this municipality in Guarda, the candidate backed by the PS (Socialist Party) stands out, with 33.59% of the votes in this first round.
Projection: Seguro records the best result for the Socialists since Sampaio. CDU and Bloco with their worst-ever results
See the results achieved by the parties in the other elections
José Luís Carneiro says 'democracy is alive' amid high turnout
The secretary-general of the Socialist Party (PS) said today that the high turnout in the presidential election proves that the Portuguese 'when they feel their values may be under threat, mobilise', and he hailed the fact that democracy is alive.
"I voted with great emotion and hope": António José Seguro casts his vote in Caldas da Rainha
The socialist, whom polls indicate is one of the candidates likely to reach the second round, was accompanied by his wife.
The left wants European decline
Reactions to the situation in Venezuela and Greenland undermine Western cohesion and illustrate that the left wants European decline, relying here on the Socialist Party (PS) and the other parties.
Seguro launched, but insists his 'movement' will not become a party
He arrives on the campaign trail as a socialist activist, despite ten years of bitterness with the party. He rarely refers to it on the trail and prefers to focus on his 'movement of hope'. But there is no plan B after Belém.
7pm. Seguro says he will not get 'into the mud' and that helps
Candidate backed by the Socialist Party (PS) tops the latest polls and offers an analysis of how the campaign has developed. Ventura attacks Cotrim. Also, an assessment of disinformation in the presidential race.
António José Seguro, 'The Returnee'
He tried to be unifying, but ended up divisive both inside and outside the Socialist Party (PS). After 10 years away from public life, he 'returned to unite'. What story does the journey of this 'returnee' in this presidential race tell?
Seguro sidelines the PS; focus shifts to the centre and the right
The presidential candidate has been avoiding ties to the Socialist Party; Pedro Nuno's endorsement was reduced to just one among several. He chose instead to emphasise Lídia Jorge's support and other backers that broaden the campaign's reach towards where he wants to go.
We are very mobilised around Seguro's candidacy
João Paulo Rebelo was the guest on this edition. The former Socialist MP is optimistic about the candidacy backed by the PS and does not rule out Pedro Nuno Santos returning to politics.
Carlos César backs António José Seguro and urges votes to be concentrated in the first round
The president of the Socialist Party says these presidential elections are taking place in a 'very sensitive national political environment'.
Carlos César backs Seguro and urges votes to be concentrated in the first round
The leader of the Socialist Party (PS) today backed António José Seguro in the presidential election and urged that, already in the first round, voters who might otherwise support the three candidates to his left or Gouveia e Melo consolidate their votes to defend constitutional values.
Carneiro says voting for Seguro also means "balancing the scales"
The Socialist secretary-general said today that voting for António José Seguro also means “balancing the scales” in a system “tilted to the right” and argued that he is the candidate who guarantees the defence of the Constitution.
Seguro has the backing of Pedro Nuno Santos
António José Seguro says he is pleased with Pedro Nuno Santos's show of support. The former leader of the Socialist Party (PS) wrote on social media today that the presidential candidate has the experience and independence that the other candidates do not have.
Pedro Nuno Santos backs António José Seguro, emphasising his experience and independence
The former socialist secretary-general says the presidential candidate managed to assert himself and 'convince even the most sceptical'.
André Ventura: "I'm not toning down my rhetoric to win AD votes"
André Ventura insists he is not moderating his rhetoric to win votes from the AD electorate. The presidential candidate also said that the socialists specialise in badmouthing him.
Are street strategies changing the presidential campaign?
Gouveia e Melo strengthens his campaign with notable endorsements. The Socialist Party (PS) is intensifying its support for Seguro, and Paulo Raimundo makes his campaign debut alongside António Filipe, giving new impetus to the candidacy backed by the PCP.
Seguro saved the Socialist Party
Seguro spared the Socialist Party (PS) from humiliation in the presidential election.
How the machines behind the five biggest campaigns work
Almirante relies on people aligned with Rio and former advisers to Costa and Sócrates. The PS (Socialist Party) is discreetly backing Seguro. Mendes is being boosted by the orange machine. Cotrim has help from IL (Liberal Initiative), and Ventura's one-man show continues.
The slow (re)conversion of Socialists to Seguro: "That's in the past"
The great battle of 2014 left the party hesitant, but Socialists have been active in Seguro's campaign. The candidate wants to be 'above party politics', yet the party machine has always been present — and prominent figures are beginning to emerge.
Seguro visited Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's hometown
António José Seguro visited Celorico de Basto and says he can count on strong support there. The candidate's day included a lunch with several figures from the Socialist Party (PS). Seguro says he is proud of the party's support.
Presidential election: Carneiro asks the PS for a 'commitment' to Seguro, while Isabel Moreira stands alongside Catarina Martins
In the run-up to the presidential election, Carneiro urges the Socialist Party (PS) to formally back Seguro, as Isabel Moreira is reported to be aligned with Catarina Martins.
