Now the parties are reacting to the resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
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Updated November 7, 2023 | 20:29
“The legitimacy of the PS has collapsed”: Montenegro demands early elections after Costa’s resignation
PSD President Luis Montenegro, speaking to reporters in response to the resignation of Antonio Costa, said that “the legitimacy of the PS has collapsed on its own” and demanded early elections.
“The Portuguese know there is a serious and ambitious alternative. We have everything you need to make the best choice. The last 25 years have been difficult for almost everyone. We must be the ones who can change the situation,” he said.
“We can’t waste any more time,” the SDP president assured.
“Portugal deserves a new direction”: JSD defends early elections in the face of political crisis
The Social Democratic Youth made a publication on the social network X (formerly Twitter) in which it defended early elections, even before the PSD President made a statement to the country, scheduled after 8 pm. The JSD publication states, “Now is the time to believe – 2024 Legislatures.”
“Portugal deserves a new direction,” the publication writes.
Portugal deserves a new direction. #Believe pic.twitter.com/kBtJQcmVmL
— JSD (@JSDPortugal) November 7, 2023
Mariana Mortagua: “Political crises of this kind are resolved through early elections”
Bloc de Esquerda (BE) coordinator Mariana Mortagua said on Tuesday that the country’s political crisis must be resolved through early elections.
“There are problems that bother us and we want quick solutions. We have a political crisis that we cannot ignore. You can count on BE because we are on the side of finding solutions that will allow the country to function. Political crises of this kind are resolved through early elections,” he repeated.
Ana Gómez: “We will only get out of this crisis through elections”
Ana Gomes, a member of the Socialist Party, reacted on Tuesday to the dismissal of the prime minister, saying that “this decision has very serious consequences for the country at a time when the state budget is being discussed.”
In a conversation with reporters, Ana Gomes added that “this crisis will only be resolved through elections,” but refused to comment on who could replace Antonio Costo.
PS reacts to the resignation of the Prime Minister: “We continue to count on António Costa to serve the country”
Socialist Party President Carlos Cesar reacted Tuesday afternoon to Antonio Costa’s resignation and said the party continues to count on the prime minister to help him serve the country.
“We pay tribute to his enormous legacy[de António Costa] as a ruler who overcomes politics and adversity. Portugal is better. Finally, we acknowledge how the Socialist Party behaved during these years. We continue to count on Antonio Costa to serve the country,” he said in statements to reporters.
“Thank you, António Costa”: PS leaves a letter of gratitude after the resignation of the Prime Minister
On Tuesday, the Socialist Party (PS) published a post on social networks thanking António Costa for his eight years as prime minister and for all his contributions to the “progress of the country.”
“The Socialist Party thanks Secretary General António Costa for his full commitment to the government functions entrusted to him. As Prime Minister, António Costa has made an absolutely fundamental contribution to the progress the country has made over the past eight years,” he reads.
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“It’s a shame that Antonio Costa ends his term this way,” says Ines Sousa Real.
PAN spokeswoman Ines Sousa Real expressed solidarity with António Costa and said it was “deeply regrettable” that the prime minister was ending his term “in this way.” The MP addressed the principle of the presumption of innocence and assured that the party will monitor the situation, always focusing on the “best interests of the Portuguese.”
“The Portuguese want answers, they don’t want this kind of political instability. It is very unfortunate that Antonio Costa ends his term in this way. At this moment, efforts must be made by all political forces,” said Ines Souza Real in her speech. statements to journalists.
Paulo Raimundo: “The country does not need elections, but decisions”
Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) leader Paulo Raimundo said on Tuesday, following the announcement of Prime Minister António Costa’s resignation, that the country does not need to go to elections, but rather “to find solutions.” .
Speaking to reporters, Paulo Raimundo assured that the PKP is ready for whatever the political situation demands and expressed concerns about the problems that continue to plague the Portuguese community, such as low wages and the crisis in the National Health System and the housing sector.
“There is always a lot for the same people, for those who work and have worked all their lives,” he said.
The communist leader also stressed that the Socialist Party failed a year and a half ago when Portugal had to go to early elections, and that “the results are already visible.”
“Any solution other than elections will make the situation worse,” says Andre Ventura.
The leader of the Chega party, Andre Ventura, said in new statements after the resignation of António Costa that the only possible way out of this crisis is early elections.
“There was no way António Costa could continue to govern Portugal if he was suspected of such a serious matter,” he says.
The Chegi Party calls on the President of the Republic to “initiate the necessary procedures for early elections.” He also adds that this is “the moment to give the country a sign of confidence and end this political mismanagement.”
“Any solution other than elections will make the situation worse,” says Andre Ventura, and argues that the situation must be “resolved as quickly as possible.”
Finally, he states that “it is true that there were differences on the right, but if the President of the Republic understands that early elections must be held, we are ready to govern.”
What matters now is that “the parties contribute to helping the country in the best possible way,” says Rui Tavares.
Rui Tavares, leader of the Livre party, addressed the country again after the announcement of António Costa’s resignation and said that “what happened in our country is serious” but it is now important that “the parties do their part to help shape the country better.”
“I hope that when Livre is called before the President of the Republic to discuss the national situation and then listen to the Council of State, there will be compliance in decision-making,” but he refused to talk about early elections because he believes it is still “the time of the President of the Republic “, he adds.
The parliamentary leader also says it is important to prepare citizens for “what’s to come” and ensure democracy is safe and transparent. And, moreover, that the party will carry out internal restructuring.
“We celebrate our 10th anniversary by listening to citizens with proposals that are useful for the population, as new times require new challenges, and Livre is ready for all the challenges of the country,” he adds.
“Livre is not an incendiary party, especially when the situation is already setting the country on fire,” says Rui Rocha, adding that he stressed that “there is no situation that the people cannot cope with.”
He also says that if there were elections in our party now, it would be positive, but “before the Livre, this is a country.” It is important to listen as widely as possible to other parties, the President of the Republic and, above all, citizens,” he concludes.
“António Costa no longer had the conditions to maintain his role as prime minister,” says Rui Rocha.
Liberal Initiative leader Rui Rocha addressed the country again after Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced his resignation.
“It was important that António Costa took the blame not only for the investigation in question, but also for the people around him for very serious facts,” asserts the IL leader.
Rui Rocha adds, as he already mentioned on Tuesday morning, that “António Costa no longer has the conditions to maintain his role as Prime Minister.”
According to Rui Rocha, at present there is no other solution other than the dissolution of the Assembly of the Republic and the Portuguese allowing the Portuguese to do what is necessary, “there is no other solution than new elections.”
“The Liberal Initiative ensures that it offers solutions for the country’s growth and a country where young people can enjoy learning, living and developing,” he added.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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