PSD optimistic about the promulgation of the return law and speaks of "duty fulfilled", PS respects the TC decision
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PSD optimistic about the promulgation of the return law and speaks of "duty fulfilled", PS respects the TC decision

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 20:53

The Social Democratic Party expressed optimism about the promulgation of the return law by the President of the Republic, considering it a "duty fulfilled" on the part of the party. The position was expressed in the context of a judicial decision on the matter.

The Socialist Party stated it respects the decisions of the Constitutional Court, regardless of whether it agrees with them or not. This position was conveyed by Carneiro, who represented the PS's view on the issue.

Sebastião Bugalho expressed "all respect" for any presidential decision, demonstrating a posture of institutional deference regarding the President's competencies in this legislative process.

The Livre party expressed its belief in the possibility of a presidential veto to the legislation in question, assuming a position differentiated from the other political forces referred to in the article.

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