Aguiar-Branco missed hearing Luís Neves. Ventura called Costa and Montenegro.
The President of the Portuguese Parliament blocked a meeting with the Minister of Internal Administration. The PSD and CDS-PP parties also opposed the meeting. This is because the government wants to investigate the past actions of a former Justice Minister.
Luís Neves was the Minister of Internal Administration. The Liberal Initiative wanted to discuss him in Parliament. However, the President rejected this request. The political party Chega plans to investigate Neves’s time as head of the Judicial Police. The government cannot force the Prime Minister or previous leaders to appear before parliamentary committees.
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Highlights
Aguiar-Branco Rejects Hearing
The President of the Portuguese Parliament refused to hear Luís Neves due to opposition.
Chega Wants Investigation
Chega wants to investigate Luís Neves’s past actions.
Government Resistance to Inquiry
The Portuguese government will not compel leaders to answer questions.
PSD and CDS-PP Oppose
These parties opposed the meeting about Luís Neves.
Concerns About Oversight
The action raises questions about government accountability and oversight.