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Pedro Santana Lopes: "I think a PS abstention on the motion of censure is more likely"Photo by ChristerM on Pexels
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Pedro Santana Lopes: "I think a PS abstention on the motion of censure is more likely"

Now7 September 2026 at 23:30

Pedro Santana Lopes commented, on the NOW program, on the possibility of the PS abstaining on the motion of censure against the Government. The former prime minister considered this hypothesis more likely than a vote against by the Socialist Party.

Regarding forest fires, Santana Lopes spoke about the performance of the official responsible for the area, Luís Neves. According to the comment made on the program, Luís Neves is said to have well prepared the locations where there were the greatest difficulties in fire prevention and management.

The comment comes in a context of political tension, with the motion of censure under analysis. Santana Lopes, through his analysis, anticipates that the PS will opt for abstention instead of positioning itself squarely against the Executive.

Santana Lopes' intervention on the NOW program is part of a broader debate about the Government's performance in matters of fire prevention and about party strategy regarding the ongoing motion of censure.

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