The government’s support for António Costa’s possible candidacy for the presidency of the European Council is causing controversy on the right, with the Liberal Initiative accusing the Democratic Alliance (AD) of “localism” on Tuesday for “privileging citizenship over utility.” “
In response, AD-elect Sebastián Bugallo did not want to “get into a debate” with Cotrim, but said Costa’s support was “reciprocal” since the socialist supported Durau Barroso for the European Commission when he was an MEP.
Chega called on the European ID group, which is expected to include the party’s two MEPs, to oppose the former ruler’s election. “What was not good for Portugal we do not want for Europe,” said party leader Andre Ventura, who still wants the Conservatives to oppose Costa.
“We can have a person with completely unacceptable ideas and only because this is our country that needs to be supported. It doesn’t make sense,” said newly elected Liberal MEP João Cotrim de Figueiredo.
Author: João Reis Alves
Source: CM Jornal
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