# Portuguese political leadership and EU diplomatic activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-political-leadership-and-eu-diplomatic-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-06T12:24:36.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro led Portuguese television media exposure rankings, appearing in 104 news segments during August. Other prominent figures in media coverage included Chega party president André Ventura and former President António Costa.

By early October, the focus shifted to Montenegro’s diplomatic stance regarding European Union leadership. Montenegro expressed support for António Costa to continue as President of the European Council, arguing that his retention would ensure “more stability and greater operational capacity” for the EU. Montenegro also reiterated support for Roberta Metsola to remain as President of the European Parliament.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Luís Montenegro supports António Costa for European Council presidency

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro supports António Costa continuing as President of the European Council to ensure stability and operational capacity within the European Union.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lus-montenegro-supports-antnio-costa-for-european-council-presidency

### 2026-09-25: Luís Montenegro leads Portuguese television media exposure rankings

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has reclaimed the top spot in Portuguese television media exposure rankings for August, followed by André Ventura and President António Costa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lus-montenegro-leads-portuguese-television-media-exposure-rankings

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