Opposition at Lisbon City Hall Unanimous in Accusing Moedas of Disresponsibilization Over Gloria Elevator AccidentPhoto by Niklas Jeromin on Pexels
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Opposition at Lisbon City Hall Unanimous in Accusing Moedas of Disresponsibilization Over Gloria Elevator Accident

Now2 September 2026 at 16:41

The opposition councilors at the Lisbon Municipal Chamber are unanimous in accusing the chamber president, Carlos Moedas, of disresponsibilization over the Gloria elevator accident. This position arises following the mayor's statements about the incident.

Regarding the memorial in tribute to the victims that was announced, the opposition councilors stated they have no information on the matter, demonstrating a lack of knowledge about the chamber's plans for this tribute.

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