Seems the PS plays a significant role in the situation.
In the crucible of controversy once more, the truth finds itself beside twist, apparently concocted, and our fearless leader, Montenegro, is slapped with accusations, questionably unfounded – if we consider him innocent, that is. The dust swirled at an action by the PSD/CDS coalition at Beja's Ovibeja fair, with Montenegro being grilled by media about PS deputy Pedro Delgado Alves allegedly consulting confidential information from Spinumviva – a company passed on to his offspring by the PSD president himself.
This scandal, spiced with intrigue, was reported by The Observer, revealing Delgado Alves' admission of accessing information sent by the prime minister and PSD leader to the Transparency Entity, information he then shared with Fabian Figueiredo of the Left Bloc during a parliamentary meeting. Following the revelation, Hugo Carneiro, another PSD deputy, requested records from the Transparency Entity regarding who accessed data about the prime minister.
In a dramatic turn, the coordinator of the Working Group and the vice-president of the PS bench, Delgado Alves, admitted to his colleagues that he had indeed accessed the process. Apparently, the prime minister retaliated with a new declaration to the Transparency Entity, listing more companies that Spinumviva had worked with, a move made the eve of his face-to-face with the PS secretary-general, Pedro Nuno Santos.
In the heated debate that ensued, Montenegro vehemently denied any responsibility for the disclosure of new client data, despite being "questioned." Defiant, he asserted, "I did not promote any disclosure, nor any publicity, I had no attitude that could in any way condition the debate that took place." He further argues that he merely responded to a request, refuting accusations of dodgy integrity from Santos.
Curiously, this incident follows a series of allegations against Spinumviva for questionable business dealings benefiting from state concessions[1][3]. The consequences of this affair were indeed severe, toppling Montenegro's government and leading to early elections[2][3]. Notably, the PS counters with the claim that they were the ones facing the brunt of the "diversionary maneuver"[4].
[1] - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-portugal-politics-ptsession/pt-party-drubbed-over-secret-payments-in-portugal-s-parliament-idUSKBN2722O6[2] - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/portugals-socialist-party-suffers-biggest-election-defeat-decades-2021-06-07/[3] - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57280063[4] - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/06/portugal-pm-louis-montenegro-announces-early-election-as-socialists-lose-vote-of-no-confidence
What was the allegation against Montenegro, the leader of Montenegro? He was accused of disclosing confidential information sent by the prime minister to the Transparency Entity, which was subsequently shared with Fabian Figueiredo of the Left Bloc during a parliamentary meeting.
In response to these accusations, Hugo Carneiro, another PSD deputy, requested records from the Transparency Entity regarding who accessed data about the prime minister.
During the heated debate that ensued, Montenegro vehemently denied any responsibility for the disclosure of new client data, claiming he had no attitude that could in any way condition the debate.
Intriguingly, this isn't the first time Spinumviva, a company Montenegro is associated with, has been involved in questionable business dealings, allegedly benefiting from state concessions. These allegations led to severe consequences, including the toppling of Montenegro's government and early elections.
