Sebastian Bugallo spoke for the first time this Sunday as head of the AD list in the European elections and declared that Europe is not a “career interest”, but rather a “national interest”.
In his first appearance since he was announced as a candidate on Monday, the journalist and TV commentator explained why he agreed to head AD’s list.
“I am here because I believe in Europe. Moreover: I am here because I believe in the Europe that Portuguese democracy has helped build since 1986 (…) It has always been here, in the common space that we represent. “that the European dream has come true and has been realized,” he said.
The head of the European AD list, Sebastian Bugalho, this Sunday recalled the journey of PSD personalities such as Cavaco Silva, Durau Barroso, Carlos Moedas and Jorge Moreira da Silva, and asked them to fight with him for the “European dream”.
The head of the list said he was in this position because he “believes in the Europe that Portuguese democracy helped build” and responded to criticism about his age.
“The Prime Minister of France is 34 years old, I am just a candidate for the European Parliament. And, as far as I can tell, Dr. Luis Montenegro has no plans to apply for retirement, on the contrary, he is starting his journey as prime minister,” he said to laughter and applause from the audience.
The head of the AD list also thanked former PSD leader Manuela Ferreira Leite for being in the front row and recalled that she was the last social democratic president to win the European Championship in 2009, when Paulo Rangel was first elected president. start of the list.
“I hope this will serve as a talisman for this candidacy,” he wished.
Sebastian Bugalho then gave several examples of PSD figures who, throughout Europe, have reached the highest national and international positions.
“This was the case with a young Algarvean from Boliqueime who received a scholarship to study in England and returned to his country – to later become prime minister and president of the republic,” he said, referring to Cavaco.
Author: morning Post This Lusa
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