Francisco Mendes da Silva: "We were discussing the most ridiculous motion of censure ever and which results from a functional illiteracy about how the system works"
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Francisco Mendes da Silva: "We were discussing the most ridiculous motion of censure ever and which results from a functional illiteracy about how the system works"

SIC Notícias9 September 2026 at 10:15

Francisco Mendes da Silva stated that the motion of censure under discussion was "the most ridiculous ever," considering that it results from "functional illiteracy about how the system works." These statements were made in the podcast "Antes pelo Contrário."

In the same episode, Daniel Oliveira and Francisco Mendes da Silva discussed the rejection of the motion of censure, analyzing the reasons that led to its rejection.

The commentators also discussed the hearing of Luís Neves in Parliament, which was related to the political context that triggered the motion of censure.

The podcast "Antes pelo Contrário" serves as a platform for political analysis by these two commentators, who share their perspectives on the most recent events in Portuguese political life.

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