The presidents of the PS federations express “full confidence in the integrity” of the prime minister, emphasizing that he left office without even being accused or indicted, and consider it necessary to clarify all legal actions.
This common position of the socialist federal structures was revealed this Wednesday in a statement published after the resignation of António Costa as Prime Minister on Tuesday, after the prosecutor’s office announced that he was involved in suspicions that must be investigated within the framework of the autonomous process of the Supreme Court .
In the joint statement of the presidents of the PS federations there is a reference to the trial.
The leaders of the socialist federations state that they “look forward to the clarification of this entire process of analysis, which will lead to the objectification, in a clear and consistent manner, of all the reasons for the diligence and actions taken by the justice system.”
“In view of the recent events in the country, they take the following political position: “full confidence in the integrity of the Secretary General of the PS, António Costa, a bulwark of the dignity and integrity that we have always experienced.”
The presidents of the PS federations then classify António Costa’s resignation as prime minister as an example of “exceptional dignity”.
The decision was made even “without being accused or accused, but based on the moment and its consequences with a high sense of state and personal and political dignity,” they emphasize.
At government level, the presidents of the PS federations express their gratitude and admiration for the outstanding work done by “António Costa” in always difficult times, from the recovery from the Troika to the fight against the pandemic, the international crisis and new challenges. war.”
They also cite “an excellent government legacy in the national and European context, allowing the country to make its mark internationally and the Portuguese to demonstrate confidence in the elections.”
PS Secretary General Antonio Costa has called a meeting of his party’s National Political Commission for Thursday.
According to the PS, at the meeting of the broad governing body of this political force, which is scheduled for 21:00, the only item on the agenda will be an analysis of the political situation.
On Tuesday, António Costa, addressing the country from São Bento, said that in the event of early legislative elections, the PS would not re-nominate itself for the role of prime minister.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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