Ready for a written contract, yet voices concerns over 'spurious durability'

In an off-the-cuff conversation with media, Mariana Mortágua tersely slammed the notion of political stability being brought about via Blackmail campaigns. "I ain't buying it!" she declared, implying that such methods can't guarantee national stability.

During a visit to the Bairro do Zambujal neighborhood in Amadora, an evident drainpipe of societal dissatisfaction, Mortágua was quizzed on the PS's secretary-general, Pedro Nuno Santos, who voiced hopes to find a "political stability solution in Portugal" after elections via dialogue with parliamentary groups and recalling his 'geringonça' experience.

"Folks want stability, alright, but not while the system keeps giving false promises," Mortágua retorted. Basically suggesting that, whether Luís Montenegro emerges victorious or Pedro Nuno Santos, neither could deliver the coveted stability.

She emphasized the necessity of parliamentarians approving measures catering to the people's needs to bring real stability. Warned of repercussions if the country returns to a political stage marred with broken promises, asserting that frustration would lead to both personal and political instability.

Displaying flexibility for a potential parliamentary agreement, Mortágua underscored the necessity of a written pact, affirming that Bloc deputies would honour the promises made during the campaign on issues like wages, housing, taxing the wealthy, living conditions, health, and respecting the masses. She welcomed discussions with anyone committed to these values, ensuring a sense of stability in people's lives.

Responding to Rui Rocha of Iniciativa Liberal, who stated that the left has given up and is defeated, Mortágua ignited the voter rallying cry, stressing the equal importance of all votes, be it a minimum wage earner, a night shift worker, a hardworking woman, a wealthy banker, or a leader from the far-right.

Insisting that if the hardworking masses, struggling to make ends meet, turned up to vote, they would become an indomitable force. In her words, "they'll be the overwhelming majority." Affirming the Left's unwavering commitment to defending and representing the laboring people throughout the campaign.

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In the background of the political arena, Portugal grapples with political instability, with the upcoming election on May 18, 2025, presenting a momentous occasion to usher in a stable future. Two possible avenues for achieving stability are engaging in dialogue with parliamentary groups and implementing people-centric policies.

Through dialogue, parliamentary groups can build coalitions and agree on policies to reduce conflicts and pass legislation smoothly. It can also aid in managing crises more effectively. Economically speaking, Portugal shows resilience in maintaining steady economic policies, signifying stability. To enhance this, maintaining or increasing social welfare programs and concentrating on domestic agricultural production can be immensely beneficial.

To ensure political stability following the election, Portugal could consider forming a broad coalition government, establishing consultative mechanisms for ongoing dialogue among parliamentary groups, focusing on citizen-centric policies, and engaging on the global stage to face challenges like US tariffs, while protecting national interests. By adopting these strategies, Portugal can aim to achieve a harmonious blend of effective governance and citizen welfare, paving the way for long-term stability.

Mariana Mortágua, in a conversation with media, rejected the idea that political stability could be achieved through blackmail, stating, "I ain't buying it!"
During a visit to the Bairro do Zambujal neighborhood, Mortágua expressed that neither Luís Montenegro nor Pedro Nuno Santos could deliver the desired stability due to the system's tendency to offer false promises.
Mortágua stressed that real stability could be achieved only through parliamentary approval of measures catering to the people's needs, and warned of political instability if the country returned to a broken-promise cycle.
In support of her proposals, Mortágua affirmed that Bloc deputies would honor the commitments made during the campaign on issues such as wages, housing, taxing the wealthy, living conditions, health, and respecting the masses.
In the context of the upcoming election, Mortágua rallied the voters, stressing the importance of every vote, regardless of one's socio-economic status, and predicting that the hardworking masses would become an overwhelming majority.