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IL demands "political courage" from Government and announces "ambitious" tax reform

RTP Notícias29 August 2026 at 09:40

Mariana Leitão holds this Saturday, in Quarteira, her second 'rentrée' as leader of Iniciativa Liberal (IL), during another edition of the "A'gosto da Liberdade" event. The speech marks the return to formal political activity after the summer break period.

In her speech, Mariana Leitão demands "political courage" from the Government, arguing that it is necessary to urgently advance the reforms the country needs. The liberal leader calls on the executive to make difficult and necessary decisions.

The IL leader also announced an "ambitious" tax reform, presenting it as one of the priorities of her political platform for the country. This position fits within the party's liberal ideological line.

The event in Quarteira thus serves as a stage for the liberal leader to define the strategy and main political flags of Iniciativa Liberal for the next political period, positioning the party as a defender of profound structural reforms.

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