"Portugal needs him": Montenegro comes to Luís Neves' defense and guarantees he is "an excellent minister"Photo by franky1st on Pexels
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"Portugal needs him": Montenegro comes to Luís Neves' defense and guarantees he is "an excellent minister"

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 17:43

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro reiterated today his political confidence in the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, considering him an excellent minister and guaranteeing that Portugal needs him. Montenegro came to Luís Neves' defense after some controversy related to the minister's performance.

The prime minister publicly expressed his support for the Minister of Internal Administration, underscoring the qualities he recognizes in Luís Neves for the position he holds. This defense comes at a time when the minister's performance has been the subject of public scrutiny.

Montenegro's guarantee that Luís Neves is an excellent minister reflects the government's position regarding the executive member. The prime minister emphasized Luís Neves' importance to the country, thereby reinforcing the confidence he places in the minister.

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