Paulo Portas remembered Narana Coissoró as a "great politician" who practiced "the art of compromise". The statement came as a reaction to the death of the historic CDS leader, who passed away on Saturday at 94.
Narana Coissoró was a central figure in the history of CDS, the party through which he developed most of his political career. His longevity in the Portuguese political landscape made him a reference for younger generations of Christian Democrats.
Paulo Portas, who was also a CDS leader, offered this tribute recognizing Coissoró's importance in the construction and consolidation of the party. The reference to "the art of compromise" highlights the negotiation and dialogue capacity that characterized Coissoró's political action over the decades.
Narana Coissoró's death represents the loss of one of the most emblematic figures of Portuguese democratic right, leaving a void in the historical memory of CDS and Portuguese politics in general.
