Marcelo stands against postponing the ruling on SNS due to autocracy-related issues
In a statement released on the 46th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) in Portugal, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has emphasized the importance of the service as a 'fundamental pillar' and a 'structuring principle' of Democracy. However, he has refused to comment on the current state of the NHS or the measure proposed by the Minister of Health to create a regional state of emergency for the Setubal Peninsula.
The President's silence on the matter comes as he reiterated his stance that he would only speak on the matter 'after the transition from summer to autumn', a position he has maintained since earlier this week. This has led to speculation that he may be delaying sharing his opinion due to the upcoming local elections on October 12.
However, President Rebelo de Sousa has rejected this notion, arguing that the local elections and his assessment of the state of public health have nothing to do with each other. He has also stated that when he does comment on the state of public health, it will be a global judgment, not a piecemeal one.
In the note on the Presidency of the Republic's site, President Rebelo de Sousa expressed 'enormous pride' for the NHS, which he described as made up of people, stories, conquests, successes, applause, fragilities, and challenges. The note, however, did not mention any specific issues or problems currently facing the NHS, nor any connection between the NHS and the upcoming local elections on October 12.
The local elections in Portugal are scheduled for October 12, but the outcome remains uncertain as the President has 'probably' not yet made up his mind on what he thinks about the state of public health in the country. The Portuguese Minister of Health who proposed the creation of a regional state of emergency for the Setubal Peninsula has not been explicitly named in the provided search results.
In other news, President Rebelo de Sousa inaugurated the exhibition 'Mario Soares: A Whole Man' on the same day, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the former President of Portugal. The exhibition, which runs until January 2022, showcases Soares' life and legacy, offering a unique insight into one of Portugal's most influential political figures.
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