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"Passos Coelho discovered the most comfortable position of all in politics: he is not formally an opposition member, candidate or alternative to anything"

CNN Portugal12 September 2026 at 21:56

Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos, commentator at CNN Portugal, analyzed Pedro Passos Coelho's recent statements, in which he stated that the time for structural reforms for the country is running out. Santos commented on Passos Coelho's position in the current political scenario.

The commentator highlighted that Pedro Passos Coelho discovered what he considers to be the most comfortable position of all in politics. According to the analysis, Passos Coelho is not formally an adversary of the government, is not a candidate for anything, nor represents an alternative to anything. This situation allows him to opine on public affairs without the responsibilities inherent to a formal political position.

Why this matters

This analysis is of interest to Portuguese readers who follow the national political landscape, as it reflects on the positioning of former prime minister Pedro Passos Coelho after leaving government, questioning his current role as a political figure without formal responsibilities of opposition or candidacy.

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