The Portuguese prime minister, Luís Montenegro, stated this Tuesday that he maintains total confidence in TAP's chairman, Manuel Neves, despite the criticisms that have emerged regarding the airline company's management. Montenegro stated he is "calm" regarding this issue and said he does not govern thinking about commentators.
Montenegro also reacted to the criticisms from Chega's leader, André Ventura, accusing him of being "entertained with political games" and suggesting that the far-right party "has no sense of state." This position arises in the context of a particularly intense week in Parliament, where the PSD has been the target of attacks from the opposition.
Political tension intensified after the March legislative elections, which gave the PSD a comfortable victory but without an absolute majority. Montenegro has been governing in a minority, which has forced the party into constant negotiations with other parties, including Chega, although without formal governing agreements.
The prime minister highlighted that his decisions are made based on national interest and not according to the opinions of political analysts, reinforcing his posture of independence in the face of external criticism.
