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PSD goes further than CDS in amendments to flag decree vetoed by the President

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 17:50

PSD independently presented an amendment proposal to the decree on the rules for the use of flags on public buildings, demonstrating an independent position from the other parties in response to the presidential veto.

The social democrats consider that their proposal goes further than CDS's, presenting more comprehensive responses to the grounds invoked by the President of the Republic for the veto.

The original decree, which established rules for the display of flags on public buildings, was vetoed by the President of the Republic, which motivated the parties to submit amendments.

Both amendment proposals, from PSD and CDS, arise as an attempt to find a solution that may be approved and that addresses the concerns expressed by the President of the Republic.

Why this matters

This news is relevant for readers in Portugal because it demonstrates the functioning of the national legislative process, where presidential veto forces parties to present new solutions for a decree on national symbols. It directly affects the political class and parliamentary procedures.

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