"You question whether voting influences debates or shows such as Spinumviva or other programs"
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Luís Marques Mendes, the presidential candidate, shared his thoughts on voter turnout, stating, "I'm not convinced that many people will cast their ballots, not due to the debates, but perhaps because of Spinumviva or the electoral programs."
Speaking to the press during a trip to the Ovibeja livestock fair in Beja, Marques Mendes opined, "Every factor will have its influence on a voter's decision, but the majority will prioritize stability above all."
He emphasized, "People are anxious about the possibility of another crisis, endless discussions, and early elections. Voters will cast their votes, leaning left or right, with the desire for stability and assurance of it."
Advising parties on minimizing abstention, he suggested, "Without being paternalistic, discuss stability and tackle matters that matter to people, like health, housing, or cost of living."
When questioned about the relevance of these issues in the campaigns, Marques Mendes conceded that election campaigns typically exhibit "excesses," but he encouraged a positive and constructive dialogue, stating, "Speak about the concerns of the people."
Broaching the power outage on Monday, the candidate defended that Portugal's energy balance compares favorably to Spain's but acknowledged room for improvement, pointing to the SIRESP as an area that demands corrective action in the future.
Regarding the impending notifications to 4,574 foreign citizens to depart the country, Marques Mendes praised the government for establishing a more regulated and controlled immigration policy.
He stated, "Legal immigrants should contribute to Portugal's economy and society, while those without legal status or with legal problems should be asked to leave the country."
Endorsing the change in position by the PS on this matter, he observed, "This issue between the government and the main opposition party is heading towards consensus, which is good for the country, as we need immigration, especially the legal kind, due to our aging population and labor shortage."
During his visit to Ovibeja, Marques Mendes personally greeted the President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, expressing warmth in their brief meeting.
- Luís Marques Mendes, the presidential candidate, expressed concern about factors influencing voter decisions, such as Spinumviva, electoral programs, and the desire for stability.
- Marques Mendes emphasized the necessity for political parties to address matters that matter most to people, like health, housing, and cost of living, to minimize voter abstention.
- In response to the power outage, Marques Mendes commended Portugal's energy balance compared to Spain but suggested improvements, especially regarding the SIRESP.
- Regarding immigration policies, Marques Mendes praised the government for establishing a more regulated and controlled policy, encouraging the expulsion of foreign citizens without legal status or legal problems for the betterment of Portugal's economy and society.
- Marques Mendes endorsed the change in position by the PS on immigration, noting that it is beneficial for the country to have a consensus on immigration, particularly legal immigration, due to Portugal's aging population and labor shortage.
