Summary:
Livre party requests an audience with President Marcelo amid rising political tensions.
Rui Tavares criticizes Luís Montenegro for lack of transparency regarding conflicts of interest.
Tavares claims the country is once again immersed in a political crisis.
The party expresses no confidence in Montenegro to resolve ongoing issues.
Political Tensions Rise
In the wake of the Prime Minister's recent address to the nation on Saturday night, the Livre party has taken a significant step by requesting an audience with the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The party, led by Rui Tavares, believes that the political landscape is in jeopardy following Luís Montenegro's suggestions of a confidence motion, which they argue threatens the regular functioning of institutions.
Concerns Over Institutional Trust
Rui Tavares has criticized Montenegro for not providing necessary clarifications regarding his actions, particularly related to a situation involving Spinumviva, a company linked to his family. Tavares emphasized that Montenegro's lack of transparency exacerbates the crisis, stating, "The country is once again immersed in a political crisis."
Confidence Issues
Tavares expressed understanding regarding the potential confidence motion, remarking, "If that's what the Prime Minister has done, the response from Livre is very clear. We do not have institutional and political confidence in this Prime Minister to resolve his conflicts of interest." He added that the lack of trust has worsened, emphasizing Montenegro's failure to take steps to address the situation.
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