José Luís Carneiro Steps Up as First Candidate for PS Leadership, Calls for Immediate Election
Jornal De Notícias8 hours ago
990

José Luís Carneiro Steps Up as First Candidate for PS Leadership, Calls for Immediate Election

Politics
portugal
politics
ps
leadership
election
Share this content:

Summary:

  • José Luís Carneiro is the first to announce his candidacy for the PS leadership after Pedro Nuno Santos's resignation

  • Calls for an immediate election to quickly establish new leadership and direction for the party

  • Potential competitors include Fernando Medina and Alexandra Leitão, signaling a competitive race ahead

  • The PS faces a critical moment to regroup and redefine its strategy following electoral losses

José Luís Carneiro has emerged as the first candidate to lead the Socialist Party (PS) following the electoral debacle and the resignation of Pedro Nuno Santos. Carneiro has expressed his readiness to serve both the party and the country, signaling a potential shift in the PS's direction.

José Luís Carneiro, candidate for PS leadership

José Luís Carneiro, candidate for PS leadership. Photo: Leonardo Negrão/Archive

The race for the PS leadership is heating up, with Fernando Medina and Alexandra Leitão also rumored to be considering bids. This comes at a critical time for the party, as it seeks to regroup and redefine its strategy after a significant electoral setback.

Carneiro's call for an immediate election underscores the urgency within the PS to establish a new leadership and direction. The outcome of this internal contest could have far-reaching implications for Portugal's political landscape.

Comments

0

Join Our Community

Sign up to share your thoughts, engage with others, and become part of our growing community.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts and start the conversation!

Newsletter

Subscribe our newsletter to receive our daily digested news

Join our newsletter and get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

OR
PortugalToday.news logo

PortugalToday.news

Get PortugalToday.news on your phone!

Other Latest News

Faro's "Alameda Viva" Project Returns with Five Months of Diverse Activities for All Ages

Faro's "Alameda Viva" Project Returns with Five Months of Diverse Activities for All Ages

17 minutes ago
960
Police Raid Cannabis Farm Suspected of Large-Scale Hash Trafficking Under Medicinal Cover

Police Raid Cannabis Farm Suspected of Large-Scale Hash Trafficking Under Medicinal Cover

1 hour ago
940
Lisbon Hosts Groundbreaking Camouflage Art Exhibition Featuring Warhol and Miguel Palma

Lisbon Hosts Groundbreaking Camouflage Art Exhibition Featuring Warhol and Miguel Palma

2 hours ago
910
Groundbreaking Discovery: New Ichthyosaur Species Found in Portugal's Ancient Seas

Groundbreaking Discovery: New Ichthyosaur Species Found in Portugal's Ancient Seas

3 hours ago
950
PS Leader Pedro Nuno Santos Steps Down After Election Setback, Carlos César Takes Interim Charge

PS Leader Pedro Nuno Santos Steps Down After Election Setback, Carlos César Takes Interim Charge

14 hours ago
880
Lisbon Design Week Returns: A Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

Lisbon Design Week Returns: A Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

13 hours ago
890
Meet Filipe Sousa: The Deputy Elected by JPP to Be the 'Voice of the Islands' in Portugal

Meet Filipe Sousa: The Deputy Elected by JPP to Be the 'Voice of the Islands' in Portugal

17 hours ago
900
Chega Triumphs in Marvila: A Political Shift in Lisbon's Heart

Chega Triumphs in Marvila: A Political Shift in Lisbon's Heart

6 hours ago
910
Bloco de Esquerda's Dramatic Fall: From Political Powerhouse to a Single Deputy

Bloco de Esquerda's Dramatic Fall: From Political Powerhouse to a Single Deputy

19 hours ago
930
Undercover Cops Pose as Tourists to Catch Pickpockets in Lisbon - A 11% Surge in Thefts

Undercover Cops Pose as Tourists to Catch Pickpockets in Lisbon - A 11% Surge in Thefts

5 hours ago
990
Lisbon Backs European Call for €300 Billion Housing Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Lisbon Backs European Call for €300 Billion Housing Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

20 hours ago
1030
Digital Strategies and AI Take Center Stage at Algarve's CCDR Event

Digital Strategies and AI Take Center Stage at Algarve's CCDR Event

21 hours ago
950
Lisbon's Popular Saints Festival Returns to Praça da Alegria with a Chill Vibe

Lisbon's Popular Saints Festival Returns to Praça da Alegria with a Chill Vibe

23 hours ago
860
Lisbon Metro Chooses Efacec for Key Solutions in Red Line Extension

Lisbon Metro Chooses Efacec for Key Solutions in Red Line Extension

1 day ago
890
Lisbon's Treasure Hunt: Unbox Lost Parcels at King Colis Pop-Up

Lisbon's Treasure Hunt: Unbox Lost Parcels at King Colis Pop-Up

1 day ago
920
Lisbon's Election Results Could Have Changed the National Outcome: What AD's Victory Means for the City

Lisbon's Election Results Could Have Changed the National Outcome: What AD's Victory Means for the City

22 hours ago
890
Sporting Celebrated at Lisbon City Hall After Securing Back-to-Back Championships

Sporting Celebrated at Lisbon City Hall After Securing Back-to-Back Championships

1 day ago
840
AD Coalition Triumphs in Elections as Chega Rises to Second Political Force and Pedro Nuno Santos Resigns

AD Coalition Triumphs in Elections as Chega Rises to Second Political Force and Pedro Nuno Santos Resigns

1 day ago
1060
Livre Emerges as the Left's Sole Victor in Portugal's Electoral Shake-Up

Livre Emerges as the Left's Sole Victor in Portugal's Electoral Shake-Up

1 day ago
870
Liberal Party's Growth Blocked by AD and Chega in Portugal's Political Shake-Up

Liberal Party's Growth Blocked by AD and Chega in Portugal's Political Shake-Up

1 day ago
850
André Ventura's Chega Ties with PS in Deputies, Signals a New Political Era in Portugal

André Ventura's Chega Ties with PS in Deputies, Signals a New Political Era in Portugal

1 day ago
900
Livre Defies Odds: Secures Six Seats in Parliament Amid Left's Electoral Nightmare

Livre Defies Odds: Secures Six Seats in Parliament Amid Left's Electoral Nightmare

1 day ago
930
Portugal's Political Earthquake: AD Wins, Chega Surges, and PS Leader Steps Down

Portugal's Political Earthquake: AD Wins, Chega Surges, and PS Leader Steps Down

1 day ago
1080
IL Stands Firm on Alliances: "Possible Majorities Already Formed"

IL Stands Firm on Alliances: "Possible Majorities Already Formed"

1 day ago
900
Mariana Mortágua Calls BE's Election Result "A Major Defeat" Amidst Rightward Shift in Europe

Mariana Mortágua Calls BE's Election Result "A Major Defeat" Amidst Rightward Shift in Europe

1 day ago
940