Liberal Initiative Seals Right-Wing Coalition in Coimbra and Forms Alliances in Sintra and Gaia
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Liberal Initiative Seals Right-Wing Coalition in Coimbra and Forms Alliances in Sintra and Gaia

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  • IL joins right-wing coalition in Coimbra under "Juntos Somos Coimbra," led by current mayor José Manuel Silva

  • Alliances confirmed in Vila Nova de Gaia with PSD and CDS, supporting Luís Filipe Menezes, and in Sintra with PSD, backing Marco Almeida

  • CDS exits Sintra coalition, choosing to run independently after IL-PSD alliance

  • IL to run solo in 30 municipalities, including Braga with former leader Rui Rocha

  • Lisbon coalition decision deferred, potential support for Carlos Moedas's reelection

The Liberal Initiative (IL) has approved a right-wing municipal coalition in Coimbra, joining forces with PSD, CDS, PPM, Volt, MPT, and Nós, Cidadãos under the banner "Juntos Somos Coimbra," led by the current mayor, José Manuel Silva. This decision was ratified by the IL's national council, which also confirmed alliances for the municipal races in Vila Nova de Gaia and Sintra.

In Vila Nova de Gaia, the IL will ally with PSD and CDS, supporting Luís Filipe Menezes's candidacy, with Paulo Rangel, the Foreign Affairs Minister, as his deputy. Meanwhile, in Sintra, the IL has partnered with the PSD to back Marco Almeida, a move that led the CDS to run independently.

The national council also endorsed coalitions in Faro, Gondomar, Vila Franca de Xira, and other municipalities, showcasing the IL's strategic partnerships across the country. Additionally, the party will run solo in 30 municipalities, including Braga, where former IL leader Rui Rocha is the candidate.

Notably, the agreement for Lisbon's municipal race remains pending, with speculation that the IL may support Carlos Moedas's reelection bid, diverging from its stance four years ago.

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