"PS assures a fresh phase, void of repetitive leadership and exclusivity"
In a significant move for Portugal's Socialist Party (PS), its Secretary-General, José Luís Carneiro, has called for a leadership that unites the party's voices and integrates all perspectives. This statement was made during a meeting within the PS on Saturday, although the exact location was not disclosed.
Carneiro, who has been serving as the party's leader since July 2025, has been a prominent figure in both local and national politics. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Minister of Internal Administration from 2022 to 2024.
The current political climate is challenging for the Socialist Party, according to Carneiro, but he remains committed to upholding the party's core values and principles. These include social justice, democratic reform, and loyalty to constitutional law. Carneiro has been vocal about his opposition to emotional populism and short-term political tactics that threaten social cohesion and democratic integrity.
In terms of inclusivity within the PS and broader social issues, Carneiro emphasises the importance of a party that is inclusive and respectful of all voices. He has been particularly vocal about the need for regulated, safe migration and has criticised government proposals that he views as unconstitutional or exclusionary.
Carneiro insists that the Socialist Party cannot support measures that violate constitutional rights or discriminate against communities, including citizens from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP). He calls for negotiation, dialogue, and improvements in housing, education, and integration policies to better support inclusivity.
Carneiro's statement reaffirms his commitment to a Socialist Party that upholds inclusivity through social justice, constitutional respect, and constructive dialogue, opposing exclusionary or populist political moves within Portuguese politics. The exact nature of the difficulties the Socialist Party is facing was not specified by Carneiro. However, his call for unity and inclusivity suggests a determination to navigate these challenges with a principled and inclusive approach.
The Secretary-General of Portugal's Socialist Party, José Luís Carneiro, advocates for a leadership that unites the party's voices and integrates all perspectives, acknowledging the challenging political climate but remaining committed to upholding the party's core values, including social justice and democratic reform. In his efforts to promote inclusivity, Carneiro emphasizes the importance of safe and regulated migration policies and criticizes proposals he views as exclusionary or unconstitutional, calling for negotiation, dialogue, and improvements in housing, education, and integration policies. This stance aligns with his commitment to a Socialist Party that promotes inclusivity through social justice, constitutional respect, and constructive dialogue. His statement also signals an opposition to emotional populism and short-term political tactics that threaten social cohesion and democratic integrity.
