CDU criticizes right to discrimination in immigration speeches

This Saturday in Beja, the general secretary of the PKP criticized right-wing parties for their position on immigration, condemning “hate speech, racism and discrimination” and calling for full recognition of the rights of immigrants.

“The talk of hatred, racism and discrimination, which is on the rise, does nothing more than distract attention from the real problems and those who are responsible for expelling thousands of Portuguese citizens from their country,” Paulo Raimundo said at a CDU (Unitarian Democratic Coalition) rally. , which combines PCP and PEV) at the Casa da Cultura in Beja.

In a region with a strong immigrant presence in the agricultural sector, the communist leader emphasized “the changes taking place in the region and throughout the country” and sought to extend the April 25 principles to this population, given that stigma only reinforces human trafficking.

“This hate speech, racism and discrimination contributes to all types of mafia, human trafficking and exploitation that provide the opportunity to make millions for those who have no remorse in dealing with a person. And here it is also necessary to guarantee the rights of everyone, regardless of their origin and citizenship,” he emphasized.

And he added: “April was created for everyone and for those who come here, and it is for everyone that their achievements and their values ​​are. Rights must be assigned to everyone in order to be able to claim their responsibilities. Give them rights and we can demand responsibilities.”

The issue of immigration gained prominence in the campaign for the legislative elections of the 10th, when former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho took the initiative campaign of the Democratic Alliance (AD) in which he linked the issue to insecurity, with the President “No more “Andre Ventura put forward the idea of ​​an immigration pact.

In front of about 200 people, Paulo Raimundo did not forget his criticism of the PS, right-wing parties and large economic groups, but said that in a speech on immigration there was no point in mentioning the young Portuguese who left during the Troika era. in addition to confirmation of dedication of 35 hours of work per week for workers.

“They displaced us in search of a better life. There are thousands and thousands, especially young people – and young people from the Alentejo – who are being pushed out wherever they go, in search of better wages and more stability that they cannot find. Here. And the more we talk about immigration, the less we talk about the responsibility of politicians who push our people out every day,” he said.

The same idea regarding immigrants was shared by the head of the CDU list in the Beja district, MP João Dias, who advocated “the evaluation of agricultural workers, starting with respect for immigrants who are exploited, whether by exploiters who come from outside or by those who are here.”

In a constituency where he won one of the six deputies present in the last legislature, the PCP secretary general called on the voters of Beja to vote for João Dias, noting that it was necessary to “knock on every door” by mobilizing.” village after village, a lot of mountains.”

“The Alentejo and Beja district need more strength from the HDZ. He must and will choose João Dias. Unlike PS and PSD MPs, there was never a shortage of calling the population to where they needed to be. He is a representative of his word, dignity, trust and only at the service of the workers,” he assured.

More than 10.8 million Portuguese are called to vote on March 10 to elect 230 members of the Assembly of the Republic.

18 political forces, 15 parties and three coalitions are participating in the elections.