Hugo Soares, parliamentary leader of PSD, gave an interview to SIC Notícias in which he criticized the motion of censure presented by Chega, classifying it as "ridiculous". The social-democrat described the initiative as part of a set of anti-Government actions by the party led by André Ventura.
Soares再次 defended Luís Neves, a figure whose nomination or action is at stake, reiterating PSD's confidence in his person. The parliamentary leader did not specify the exact reasons for the controversy involving Neves, but made clear the party's support.
The social-democrat also stated that he still maintains confidence in the "discernment" of Luís Montenegro, prime minister, suggesting that eventual political judgments must be based on definitive accusations from a legal standpoint. According to Hugo Soares, "a definitive accusation from a legal standpoint is needed for there to be a political judgment about a person".
