After social democracy II: a new party for an emancipation left

This opinion article by João Ribeiro-Bidaoui constitutes the second part of a reflection on the future of the Portuguese left and the necessary evolution of the political and social thought of the Socialist Party or a party that replaces it. The text addresses the need to create a new political force that can aggregate Portuguese reformism in the 21st century, positioning itself as an emancipation left beyond traditional social democracy. The author proposes a debate about what party configuration should be capable of responding to contemporary challenges, questioning whether the PS can reinvent itself or if a new political project is necessary. The article is part of a broader discussion about the role of left-wing forces in social transformation and democratic renewal in Portugal.