# Portuguese Communist Party criticism of privatization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-communist-party-criticism-of-privatization
> Updated: 2026-08-25T23:07:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has criticized the government regarding the privatization of public services. Secretary-General Paulo Raimundo argued that public funds are being used to modernize infrastructure and purchase equipment, yet the actual operation of these services is being handed over to private entities. 

Specifically, the party highlighted the railway sector, citing the operator Fertagus as an example of a concession that fails to meet user needs and prevents the national carrier, CP, from operating on certain lines due to contract constraints.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Portuguese Communist Party criticizes railway privatization

PCP leader Paulo Raimundo accused the Portuguese government of prioritizing private interests over public service in railway investments and criticized the current privatization model.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-communist-party-criticizes-railway-privatization

### 2026-08-15: Portuguese Communist Party denounces working conditions at ERSUC

The Portuguese Communist Party is denouncing poor working conditions, safety risks, and high tariffs at the waste management company ERSUC, calling for a return to public control.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-communist-party-denounces-working-conditions-at-ersuc

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