Henrique Gouveia e Melo, a presidential candidate, has been the target of recent criticisms, notably from Hugo Soares, but remains unfazed, claiming to have a 'hard ear' towards such negativity. At the Luso-Angolan Forum of Young Entrepreneurs in Porto, Gouveia e Melo emphasized his focus on positive feedback and clarified his stance on political parties. He asserted that while he respects parties as fundamental to democracy, he opposes the notion that only party actors should run for presidential elections, calling it a weak democratic practice.
Key Points from Gouveia e Melo's Statements:
- Rejection of 'Anti-Party' Label: Gouveia e Melo clarified that his criticism is not against political parties but against limiting presidential candidates to party members.
- Response to Hugo Soares: Addressing the PSD secretary-general's comments about his 'colossal gaps' in thought, Gouveia e Melo dismissed them as strategic moves likely in support of another candidate, Luís Marques Mendes.
- Vision for Portugal: If elected, Gouveia e Melo aims to unite Portuguese citizens around a common project for national development, focusing on what he can contribute to the country.
On Government Reforms: Gouveia e Melo expressed support for the newly announced Ministry of State Reform, highlighting the importance of moving beyond political marketing to actual implementation. He believes the future President can play a supportive role in realizing these reforms, aligning with the government's efforts to foster a new economy and streamline bureaucracy.
Updated at 14:17 with additional remarks from Gouveia e Melo on state reform.
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