Summary:
PS is 'absolutely cohesive' in the political crisis, blaming the Government.
Carla Tavares challenges the Government to withdraw the confidence motion.
PS has consistently refused to support any confidence motions.
The Parliament will debate the confidence motion next Tuesday.
Rejection of the vote could lead to early legislative elections in May.
The PS is 'absolutely cohesive' in managing the political crisis, placing full responsibility on the Government. Carla Tavares, an MEP and President of the Lisbon Urban Area Federation (FAUL) of the PS, has issued a challenge to the Government to withdraw the confidence motion, emphasizing that the socialists have consistently stated they would reject it.
"It is naturally in the hands of the PSD and the Government leader to withdraw the confidence motion," Tavares stated to journalists after a meeting with federation presidents and PS Secretary-General Pedro Nuno Santos. The PS stands firm on its position regarding this motion, asserting that it has been the guarantor of stability throughout the year. Tavares reiterated the call for the Government to provide the necessary clarifications and reconsider its position on the confidence motion.
The PS has been clear in its refusal to support any confidence motions, having already rejected two censure motions while enabling the Government's program. Following remarks from Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, stressing that neither the PSD nor the Prime Minister desires early elections, Tavares reaffirmed, "The Socialist Party does not want elections, and neither does the PS Secretary-General."
When questioned about changes in circumstances since the electoral night of March 10, Tavares maintained that the PS's position remains unchanged regarding the confidence motion. She also addressed concerns about a potential political crisis affecting municipal elections or investments backed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, emphasizing the internal unity of the federation presidents.
The Parliament is set to debate the confidence motion presented by the minority PSD/CDS-PP government next Tuesday, which is expected to be rejected by the PS. The rejection of this confidence vote would lead to the Government's resignation, with the President of the Republic already indicating that possible dates for early legislative elections could be May 11 or 18.
Comments
Join Our Community
Create an account to share your thoughts, engage with others, and be part of our growing community.