PS Congress Delegates Attend, Elections Near Completion
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) held its 25th Congress in Viseu. Several people were appointed to committees. The congress showed the party is still strong.
The Congress lasted three days and included the election of the party’s leadership. José Luís Carneiro was the Secretary-General and gave a final speech. Analyst São José Almeida noted that the Congress contradicted predictions of the PS’s decline. David Santiago, a reporter for PÚBLICO, attended the event with José Luís Carneiro. Carneiro participated in the entire Congress.
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Highlights
PS Congress Held in Viseu
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) held its 25th Congress in Viseu.
Commission of Honor Appointed
Pedro Nuno, Ferro Rodrigues, Manuel Alegre, Alexandra Leitão, and António Vitorino were named to the Commission of Honor.
José Luís Carneiro’s Closing Speech
Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro gave a closing speech at the end of the congress.
Congress Countered Pessimistic Forecasts
The PS Congress showed a strong response to predictions of the party’s decline.
David Santiago Reported on Event
Political editor David Santiago attended and reported on the PS Congress.