PS Leader Rejects Left Electoral Alliance.
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) will not join a left-wing group. They plan to share their ideas for local government changes in September. This includes bringing back a government watch group.
The PS is currently the most popular party in Portugal. They are ahead of the PSD/CDS coalition by six points. The Chega party is growing in support. However, it is still close to the AD party in the polls. This shows a lot of competition between parties for votes in Portugal.
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Highlights
PS Leads in Polls
The Socialist Party (PS) is currently in the lead in Portuguese political polls.
PS Refuses Left Front
The PS leader rejected a left-wing electoral front.
Chega Gains Support
The Chega party is growing in popularity.
PS Plans Local Reforms
The PS will present proposals for reforming local political power.
General Inspection Returns
The PS wants to reinstate the General Inspection of Local Authorities.