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Iniciativa Liberal brings together PSD, Chega and PS in a "majority of deadlocks" in Portugal
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Iniciativa Liberal brings together PSD, Chega and PS in a "majority of deadlocks" in Portugal

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 21:22

Iniciativa Liberal states that Portugal currently lives under a "majority of deadlocks" that brings together PSD, Chega and PS, the three parties that dominate the Portuguese political landscape. This position was presented during the party's parliamentary conference, where the liberals sought to distinguish themselves from the other parties.

The party led by João Cotrim de Figueiredo is highly critical of both the Government and the two largest opposition parties, PSD and PS. According to Iniciativa Liberal, none of these parties presents a clear vision for the country's future.

In its political communication, Iniciativa Liberal positions itself as the only party with a concrete vision for the future. This message was conveyed during the parliamentary conference, an event where the party presents its main proposals and strategic lines.

The liberal party thus tries to occupy its own space in the Portuguese political spectrum, differentiating itself from both the moderate right of PSD and the far-right of Chega, as well as from the left of PS, presenting itself as an alternative with proposals distinct from those of the larger parties.

Why this matters

This matters to Portuguese voters as it represents Iniciativa Liberal's political positioning ahead of upcoming elections, offering an alternative vision to established parties and seeking to distinguish itself through its proposed policy agenda and criticism of the current political establishment.

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