PSD defends Luís Neves and accuses Chega of "scorched earth" politics: "I regret the nervousness and anxiety of the party"Photo by 2427999 on Pexels
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PSD defends Luís Neves and accuses Chega of "scorched earth" politics: "I regret the nervousness and anxiety of the party"

Now8 September 2026 at 11:09

PSD came out in defense of Luís Neves, the current minister, simultaneously accusing Chega of practicing a "scorched earth" policy. This position was conveyed by António Rodrigues, who considered the far-right party's criticisms unfounded and motivated by political interests.

António Rodrigues stated that Luís Neves has "had a good performance" in carrying out his ministerial duties. The PSD official emphasized that this positive assessment is based on concrete facts related to the minister's actions.

As an example of this performance, Rodrigues mentioned a specific situation in which the minister went to the airport at 5 in the morning to personally assess and evaluate on site the functioning of the services under his authority. This attitude was presented as proof of Luís Neves's commitment and dedication to his work.

António Rodrigues's final comment revealed some irritation regarding Chega's posture, stating that "I regret the nervousness and anxiety of the party" in their criticisms. This declaration illustrates the political tension existing between the two parties in the Portuguese political landscape.

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