Luís Neves is not "a Tibetan monk", but he doesn't have to be either: Sousa Tavares wants "to be governed by normal people"Photo by Mayara Caroline Mombelli on Pexels
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Luís Neves is not "a Tibetan monk", but he doesn't have to be either: Sousa Tavares wants "to be governed by normal people"

CNN Portugal3 September 2026 at 22:32

Miguel Sousa Tavares, in his commentary slot on TVI's Jornal Nacional, addressed the Luís Neves case, commenting that he is not "a Tibetan monk", but that this does not mean he should not hold the position he was assigned. The comment comes in the context of a broader discussion about the appointment of Luís Neves.

Sousa Tavares also analyzed the issue of unused vacation days by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, referring to the episode that generated some public controversy in recent weeks.

Regarding the motion of censure presented against the Government, the commentator expressed his expectation that it would "have a fatigue effect in relation to André Ventura and Chega", suggesting that the motion may ultimately wear down the political parties that promoted it.

The comment is part of the context of current Portuguese politics, with Miguel Sousa Tavares using his regular slot on TVI to analyze the main developments in national political life.

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