The President of the Republic refused this Saturday to comment on the statements of the Chairman of the Assembly of the Republic asking for clarification to the Prosecutor General of the Republic in Parliament, citing the separation of powers.
“This is a matter specific to the life of the Assembly of the Republic, the President of the Assembly of the Republic makes this internal proposal in the Assembly of the Republic and the President of the Republic cannot comment,” replied Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. journalists.
The President of the Republic, speaking on the sidelines of the opening of the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom in Peniche, referred to the “separation of powers” to avoid commenting.
The President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, said that the Attorney General of the Republic, Lucília Gago, must explain to the country in Parliament the actions of justice and the ongoing investigations, namely “Operation Influencer”. this led to the fall of António Costa’s government and an investigation that led to a political crisis in Madeira.
Marcelo Rebelo de Souza added that his role is to “respect the autonomy of the public ministry.”
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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