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Controversies in Government? Sousa Tavares wants "to be governed by normal people" - 5th Column in full

TVI Notícias3 September 2026 at 22:31

Miguel Sousa Tavares analyses, in this edition of 5th Column, several current affairs topics. The commentator addresses the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, two conflicts that continue to shape the international landscape.

Another highlighted topic is the migratory crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa that has been facing significant migratory pressure. The article does not specify the details of this analysis.

The text also mentions the Luís Neves case, without providing details about what this case involves. The reference to the title "wants to be governed by normal people" suggests a critique of the political class, although the article does not develop this point.

The column is published under the title "Controversies in the Government?", indicating that Sousa Tavares also comments on issues related to the Portuguese executive.

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