Carlos Moedas, the current Mayor of Lisbon and member of the PSD (Social Democratic Party), has confirmed his intention to run for re-election in the upcoming municipal elections. This announcement was made in an interview with the newspaper Expresso, with the official presentation expected by the end of July.
Key Points from Moedas' Announcement:
- Continuity of Vision: Moedas emphasized his commitment to the projects and vision he initiated four years ago, stating that "Lisbon and its residents deserve to see these projects completed."
- Challenges Ahead: He highlighted the difficulties of addressing the issues accumulated over 14 years of socialist governance in just one term.
- Stability Over Radicalism: Moedas stressed the need for stability in Lisbon's current moment, warning against "radical adventurism."
Political Landscape:
- Potential Coalitions: While Moedas did not disclose details about his running mate or potential coalition partners, speculation includes a possible alliance between PSD and IL (Liberal Initiative).
- Opposition Candidates: The race already features candidates from various parties, including Alexandra Leitão (PS), João Ferreira (CDU), and Bruno Mascarenhas (Chega).
Election Date: The municipal elections are scheduled for October 12. Moedas currently governs without an absolute majority, leading a coalition that includes PSD, CDS-PP, MPT, PPM, and Aliança.
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