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Pedro Reis, the head of AD - PSD/CDS coalition for Castelo Branco, took the stage before Luís Montenegro, the social-democrat leader, during a rally at Beira Baixa's cineteatro. In his speech, Reis painted a stark contrast between the actions of the current PSD/CDS administration and the opposition, particularly the PS, without directly mentioning the latter.
"In AD, we champion openness, we bet on reforms, and generate a positive vibe through neighborhood work and a focus on results," Reis stated. In contrast, he argued, the opposition thrives on creating confusion, instability, indecision, uncertainty, and rumors. They aim to tax everything that moves, from families to corporations and investments, according to Reis.
Going a step further, Reis claimed that the left-wing opposition desires to distribute things they can't create, limit what they can't free, and intervene in what they don't want to leave unchecked. This comment was a veiled reference to sectors like health, housing, and the economy.
According to Reis, the opposition views the state as a means of gaining power, employment, and tax collection, as they crave power for power's sake and are situationalists. On the other hand, under Luís Montenegro's leadership, we strive for a society that is more free, dynamic, robust, with a stronger middle class, a more qualified public administration, and a more active social elevator.
In the opening speech of the rally, the leader of PSD's District of Castelo Branco, Manuel Frexes, believed that the work of the current government had been unfairly halted by the opposition, but it's now crucial to continue it from May 18. Frexes described Montenegro's leadership as strong yet calm, stating that he has already demonstrated his seriousness and put the interests of the Portuguese first.
Without specifically naming the opposition parties, Frexes expressed that the solution lies not in shouting but in a system where the state serves the people without hindrance, one where hardworking individuals are appropriately rewarded, and where the interior becomes a true priority.
"Through the leadership of Luís Montenegro, we have a government that is bringing seriousness back to politics. It's a quality government. Now, let's build, unite, and not divide. Portugal needs stability, and AD represents that symbol," Frexes concluded.
During the last legislative elections in 2024, AD only managed to elect one deputy in Castelo Branco, with 28.45% of the votes, while the PS won with 34.22% and Chega secured 19.52%.
[News updated at 7:33 PM]
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- Pedro Reis, in his speech at Beira Baixa's cineteatro, alluded to the taxation policies of the left-wing opposition, stating that they aim to tax everything that moves, from families to corporations and investments.
- Reis, the head of AD - PSD/CDS coalition, made a political statement during the rally, asserting that the opposition thrives on creating confusion, instability, indecision, uncertainty, and rumors.
- In contrast to the left-wing opposition's approach to taxation and policy-and-legislation, AD champions openness and generates a positive vibe through neighborhood work and a focus on results.
- The PM of the current PSD/CDS administration, Luís Montenegro, is associated with a more free, dynamic, robust society with a stronger middle class, a more qualified public administration, and a more active social elevator, according to Manuel Frexes, the leader of PSD's District of Castelo Branco.
