The Minister of Internal Administration, José Luís Carneiro, publicly defended that the Socialist Party should prepare "the political path" to make regionalization in Portugal viable in the future. The position was presented during an event that was attended by hundreds of local officials.
Carneiro did not advocate for an immediate referendum on regionalization, but rather for the preparation of political conditions that would allow this administrative reform to be implemented in the medium or long term. The minister emphasized the importance of building consensus on the left and across the country so that regionalization becomes a reality.
This position comes at a time when regionalization continues to be a debated topic in Portugal, but one that has faced political difficulties to advance. The PS, the party that supports António Costa's minority government, is now seeking to outline a strategy that allows overcoming existing obstacles.
The event brought together local officials from various regions of the country, who were following with interest the debate on the territorial organization of the State. José Luís Carneiro's defense is part of a broader PS strategy to address the decentralization of powers and the administrative reorganization of Portugal.
