"The standard of this Government is the Spinumviva standard, which may be acceptable for the Government, but is not acceptable for the Country", says BEPhoto by travelspot on Pexels
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"The standard of this Government is the Spinumviva standard, which may be acceptable for the Government, but is not acceptable for the Country", says BE

Now8 September 2026 at 16:56

The Left Block criticized the Government's pattern of action, using the expression "Spinumviva standard" to characterize its conduct. According to the party, this standard, although it may be acceptable for the Government itself, is not acceptable for the Country.

BE also directed a direct request to Prime Minister Montenegro, demanding the dismissal of Luís Neves, without the article specifying which position or role he holds.

The expression "Spinumviva" appears to be used by the Left Block as a critical reference to a governmental behavior that the party considers reprehensible.

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