PSD Backs Marques Mendes for Presidency: Montenegro Assures "No Surprises" Ahead
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PSD Backs Marques Mendes for Presidency: Montenegro Assures "No Surprises" Ahead

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Summary:

  • PSD officially endorses Marques Mendes for the upcoming presidential elections

  • Luís Montenegro stresses the importance of focusing on governance without "political games"

  • Montenegro assures that backing Mendes will bring "no surprises" to the party

  • The call to action for the future AD Government is clear: "get to work" without delay

Luís Montenegro, recently appointed, was met with applause and immediately set the tone for his leadership: focus on work without getting sidetracked by "side issues" and "political games." On a day when the presidential elections dominated much of the agenda, Montenegro sought to secure the party's support for Marques Mendes, confidently stating that "no surprises" would come from this endorsement.

Key Highlights:

  • The PSD's National Council convened to officially endorse Marques Mendes for the presidential race.
  • Montenegro emphasized a no-nonsense approach for the future AD Government, urging immediate action without distractions.

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