Chega party pursues new inquiry into Luís Neves' PJ tenure

parliamentary inquiry commission Luís Neves Chega party Polícia Judiciária Portuguese Parliament

Political tension is rising in Portugal regarding a proposed parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI) into the conduct of Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves during his tenure as director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ).

The Chega party, led by André Ventura, has announced a third attempt to establish the commission. This follows the rejection of a previous version by the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, who cited legal non-compliance. Ventura stated the party will submit a new request, aiming to refine the investigation's scope and legal clarity to avoid further institutional obstacles.

In contrast, the Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party had a similar request admitted by the Assembly President, though it still requires a plenary vote for approval. The Socialist Party (PS) has declared it will vote against the JPP's proposal, citing opposition to the inquiry.

The JPP's proposal seeks to investigate matters including contracts with ConstruBarcelos, conflict of interest prevention mechanisms, and the management of seized assets during Neves' leadership of the PJ.

Entities

Assembleia da República · CHEGA · Filipe Sousa · José Pedro Aguiar-Branco · Juntos Pelo Povo · Luís Neves · Partido Socialista · Polícia Judiciária

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Socialist Party (PS) will vote against the JPP proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Luís Neves's tenure at the PJ.
[● 2 SOURCES] The President of the Assembly of the Republic admitted the JPP inquiry request but rejected the Chega version due to legal delimitation issues.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The JPP considers the admission of the inquiry into the PJ a victory for democracy. www.dnoticias.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chega intends to submit a new version of its inquiry request regarding Luís Neves's time at the PJ.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Socialist Party will vote in favor of the Bloco de Esquerda's inquiry into the Ministry of Education. www.dn.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bloco de Esquerda proposed a parliamentary inquiry regarding national exam digitalization issues. www.dn.pt