Summary:
Admiral Gouveia e Melo advocates for an independent presidency.
Stresses the need for a leader free from party interests.
Calls for preserving democratic integrity in Portugal.
Gouveia e Melo's Vision for the Presidency
Admiral Gouveia e Melo expressed his views on the necessity of an independent and impartial President of the Republic, emphasizing the importance of distancing the role from party interests. Speaking on February 21, 2025, he stated that in the interest of democratic integrity, the president should not be an "appendage of party interests".
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Gouveia e Melo’s remarks highlight a growing concern among citizens regarding the political influence over the presidential office, advocating for a leader who can represent all Portuguese without partisan bias. His stance calls for a presidency that prioritizes the nation's democratic values above party loyalty.
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