Passos Coelho recovers the spirit of "to hell with the elections" and sends a message to Montenegro: it's time to take risksPhoto by FoxTerrier on Pexels
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Passos Coelho recovers the spirit of "to hell with the elections" and sends a message to Montenegro: it's time to take risks

SAPO11 September 2026 at 08:19

Former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho recovered the spirit of the famous phrase "to hell with the elections," sending a direct message to Luís Montenegro. In his view, the time has come to take risks and make difficult decisions, regardless of the electoral consequences.

Passos Coelho believes that time is running out for Portugal, warning that the country faces multiple blockages that require immediate action. These blockages span fundamental areas such as Social Security, the economy, health, education, housing and the functioning of the State itself.

The former prime minister argues that profound changes are needed in these areas to overcome the obstacles that hinder the country's development. His message suggests that the necessary reforms may be unpopular, but that further delays are no longer a viable option.

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