The leader of Chega, André Ventura, responded to the secretary-general of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, in the context of a debate about VAT reduction. José Luís Carneiro accused Chega of once again trying to deceive the Portuguese and highlighted that the proposals for VAT reduction had already been presented by the Socialist Party. André Ventura responded to the PS leader, accusing him of lying. The article reports an exchange of political accusations between the two parties, with the PS defending that it was the first to present proposals for VAT reduction and Chega denying the accusation of deceiving the Portuguese.
Politics
VAT reduction. Ventura wants to "expose" the "hypocrisy of the Socialist Party"
RTP Notícias12 September 2026 at 18:00
Why this matters
Readers in Portugal are directly affected by this political dispute, as the debate about VAT reduction has direct implications on the cost of living and prices paid by consumers. This exchange of accusations between the two parties occurs in the context of preparation for future legislative proposals and reflects the current political tensions.
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