Prime Minister Luís Montenegro publicly defended Luís Neves as an excellent minister, guaranteeing that Portugal needs him in the executive. Montenegro made this declaration of support for the member of his government.
The head of government argued that Luís Neves, former national director of the Judicial Police, has been doing extraordinary work since he took on the ministerial position. This defense comes in the context of some political pressure on the minister.
Luís Neves brought to the government his vast experience in leading the Judicial Police, one of the country's main police authorities. His appointment as minister was seen as an added value for the portfolio he now holds.
With this declaration, Montenegro reinforces his confidence in the minister and rules out any possibility of replacement in the executive, keeping Luís Neves as an integral part of his government.
