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Pedro Passos Coelho signals potential Prime Minister candidacy
Former Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho has signaled his intention to pursue leadership within the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and a potential candidacy for Prime Minister. Following an interview with journalist Maria João Avillez, Passos Coelho presented a detailed government program developed alongside Sérgio Sousa Pinto.
Passos Coelho is advocating for a political alliance with other right-wing forces, arguing that national interests should take precedence over electoral competition. This move is seen as a challenge to the current leadership of Luís Montenegro, whose recent electoral victory was largely based on a platform of opposition rather than a specific project. His return to the political forefront may trigger significant reactions within the PSD.
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Luís Montenegro · Maria João Avillez · PSD · Pedro Passos Coelho · Sérgio Sousa Pinto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pedro Passos Coelho has positioned himself as a potential candidate for Prime Minister. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passos Coelho is considered a relevant figure in the Portuguese right with a legacy of fiscal stability.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passos Coelho presented a detailed government program developed with Sérgio Sousa Pinto. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Passos Coelho is calling for an alliance with other right-wing forces. sapo.pt