"I never made a decision that could harm the State": MAI says he is the target of "intimidation" and refuses to step downPhoto by Rodolfo Baumann on Pexels
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"I never made a decision that could harm the State": MAI says he is the target of "intimidation" and refuses to step down

Euronews Portugal1 September 2026 at 15:03

Luís Neves, Minister of Internal Administration, spoke out again about the controversies surrounding him, assuring that he is the target of "intimidation". The official acknowledged having made "one or two mistakes" throughout his performance in the position, but refused any resignation scenario. "They don't intimidate me, nothing will take me away from what led me to accept this position," declared Luís Neves, reinforcing his determination to remain in the executive. The position comes in response to the political pressures that have been growing around his role as minister.

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