Carneiro argues for a "contingency circumstance" and recalls Costa's summer holiday, offering a defensive stance.
Portugal's Fire Crisis: PS Leader Calls for State of Emergency
In the face of Portugal's severe fire situation, José Luís Carneiro, the leader of the largest left-wing party, the Socialist Party (PS), has urged President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to convene the National Council for Civil Protection promptly. This call for action suggests that Carneiro favours mobilizing high-level response mechanisms, though he has not explicitly stated whether he supports declaring a formal state of emergency.
Carneiro's emphasis on the National Council for Civil Protection implies a strong political engagement in managing the crisis. While there is no direct information on his views regarding political leaders' physical presence during firefighting operations, his call for rapid political coordination suggests he may favour oversight or presence during critical moments.
The health sector in Portugal is currently in a "third-world scenario", according to Carneiro. He has used the example of a woman giving birth in the street to illustrate the current state of the health sector.
Regarding immigration, the PS supports "regular and safe entries" into the country. Carneiro has emphasised the importance of maintaining the right to family reunification, particularly for security reasons. He has also criticised the General Secretary Ana Paula Martins as a "dead weight" in the Portuguese Government.
In addition, Carneiro has highlighted the need to strengthen and modernize consular services and resources to support "regular and safe entries" into the country. He has also warned that a predominantly male immigration would increase risks if the right to family reunification is not maintained.
When asked about the doubts raised about whether the Head of State and the Prime Minister should be on vacation, Carneiro did not commit to a definitive answer.
In conclusion, Carneiro has called for swift political response and coordination for Portugal’s fire crisis but has not made specific statements on declaring a state of emergency or political leaders' physical presence at operations. He has also highlighted the current state of the health sector, the need for immigration reform, and his criticism of the General Secretary Ana Paula Martins.
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