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"Passos Coelho misses being prime minister"

CNN Portugal12 September 2026 at 21:50

Pedro Costa, CNN Portugal commentator, commented on recent statements by Pedro Passos Coelho, stating that the former prime minister demonstrates "an intention for the future" and not just nostalgia for the office he held.

According to Costa's analysis, Passos Coelho's words "smell of a challenge" to Luís Montenegro, current PSD leader, potentially directed at the party's next congress.

The commentator suggests that Passos Coelho may be preparing a political move aimed at questioning or pressuring Montenegro's current leadership within the social-democratic party.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers closely follow the internal life of the PSD, the party that governs the country. If Passos Coelho is preparing a return to the political spotlight or challenging Montenegro, this could have a direct impact on government stability and the upcoming legislative elections. This article comes in the wake of recent public statements by Passos Coelho that have fueled speculation about the future of social-democratic leadership.

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