Carneiro Elected PS Leader, Vows 'Balanced and Responsible Opposition'

José Luís Carneiro has been elected as the Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS) with an overwhelming 95.4% of the votes, surpassing his previous performance when he ran against Pedro Nuno Santos. In his victory speech, Carneiro pledged to embody "thoughtfulness" and a "sense of responsibility", positioning the PS as a "loyal, responsible, firm, and energetic opposition". However, he made it clear that the party would "utilize all oversight tools to oppose wrong, unjust, and ineffective measures".

Carneiro's leadership marks a new chapter for the PS, emphasizing openness to consensus with the Government while maintaining a vigilant stance against policies deemed detrimental. His approach signals a blend of cooperation and critical oversight, aiming to balance party unity with effective governance critique.