The leader of the Democratic Alliance (PSD/CDU-PP/PPM coalition) Luis Montenegro gave an interview on Tuesday in a series of conversations, CMTV with political candidates in the March 10 legislative elections.
Montenegro began by explaining that during Monday’s debate he did not condemn the police protest because did not realize the illegality of the demonstration.
“I arrived in the capital and there were several dozen agents there as part of a routine protest,” he said.
The AD leader said he has the “sensitivity” to understand the protests, but believes that “there is no point” in negotiating in a “full campaign”.
Montenegro keeps the taboo and accepts IL as a partner
In an interview with CMTVThe political leader again did not specify whether he would approve a minority government of the Socialist Party.
Montenegro believes that Pedro Nuno Santos takes a ‘controversial’ position with the approval of the parliamentary minority of the AD.
“He changed his mind, created confusion.”
The AD leader repeated that he would take over leadership of the government only if he won the elections, and noted Liberal Initiative as the only party with which it wants to negotiate.
Montenegro has also not opened up the game regarding the future of the Social Democrats. “I don’t have a PSD“The party will take the necessary decisions at the appropriate time,” he said, refusing to respond to Andre Ventura’s allegations. The leader of Čegi said that Montenegro will be removed if he does not win the elections.
Luis Montenegro comments on justice reform
Montenegro said the “deputy is obliged” to open an investigation, but stressed that An official must “refuse duty” when accused, not just when suspected.
“Megaprocesses do not serve the purpose of improving research,” he said.
The AD leader said that the “secrecy of justice” was not respected and recalled the case in Madeira.
“There are decisions subject to condemnation, detention periods that become excessive after two or three days.. I don’t think that was it [detenções prolongadas na Madeira] what the legislator had in mind when he defined this regime.”
Montenegro considers healthcare a priority
The AD leader admitted that if he becomes the next prime minister, The first action he will take will be the approval of a “health emergency plan.”.
Montenegro wants to remove “restrictions” that it says require an urgent response.
The deputy argued that in order to attract medical workers to the public sector, it is necessary to increase wages.
“There are capacities that can be used [no setor privado]”
“The SNA base must have professionals and equipment. In recent years, since the PS has been in government, not a single public hospital has opened,” Montenegro confirmed.
Montenegro defends work done with pensioners
Luis Montenegro recalled that he was the first to present a measure to strengthen solidarity for older people. “Not all beneficiaries are required to indicate the income of their children. I think it’s unfair.”
“I’m going to do it again. PSD is associated with greater appreciation for retirees. It was Socrates who ordered the freezing of pensions. It was with Troika that this increase was no longer frozen.”
The AD leader said that he is “on the side of raising pensions.”
Montenegro recalled that the PS even made a “reduction” in pensions together with António Costa, who were later reinstated.
AD leader points out inconsistency in fare cuts
The MP said the PS proposal to reduce tolls was made by Pedro Nuno Santos after, when he held the portfolio in government, he rejected the PSD proposal in Parliament on the same issue.
“Is it fair to offer a 100 percent reduction in some fees compared to metropolitan areas where residents pay a lot?” he asked.
Luis Montenegro commented on the absence of Passos Coelho in the election campaign
The AD leader did not specify the participation of Pedro Passos Coelho in the coalition campaign. “We’ll find out over time”shot.
Montenegro also confirmed this Gonçalo da Camara Pereira is not “hiding” from the Social Democrats.
House in Espinho
“I’m very calm. I am absolutely sure that there is no fact that could condition me,” said the political leader, who is confident that he will not be charged after a deputy opened an investigation into possible benefits from the construction of a Montenegrin house in Espinho.
“I am not the one who is going to interfere in the electoral process in Madeira,” he concluded, speaking about the future of the PSD in the region.
CMTV interviewed party leaders
The first to be interviewed was Paulo Raimundo of the PCP, who, among other proposals, defended on Monday reduction in fees and commissions charged by banks.
Rui Tavares of Livre explained that it would be “better for Portugal to have a plurality on the left flank”.
Pedro Nuno Santos of the PS was adamant that “it is bad for democracy when the PS and PSD share the same governance.”
Ines Sousa Real attacked Mariana Mortagua and criticized the opposition from her own party’s former deputy Andre Silva.
Mariana Mortagua said the wealth tax is a “matter of fairness” and that the socialist government’s balance sheet is “negative.”
Liberal Initiative President Rui Rocha spoke about the privatization of TAP, interest in the Infrastructure portfolio and the desire to overthrow socialism.
Chegi leader Andre Ventura stressed that his party was the first in almost 40 years to “challenge” the PS and PSD.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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