Carlos Moedas, president of the Lisbon City Council, attempted to counter the notion of being in conflict with the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, but reiterated that he remains "alarmed" by the security situation in the capital and insisting on the need for more police in Lisbon.
Moedas reacted to a question about the alleged conflict with the minister, denying any kind of war, while maintaining his public positions on the city's insecurity.
Sebastião Bugalho, in a more critical tone, addressed the PS (Socialist Party), accusing the party of "stirring up ghosts" related to the privatization of Social Security or a possible constitutional revision.
The article comes in the context of a broader political debate on urban security in Lisbon, where Moedas has been a critical voice regarding the central government's handling of police matters.
