PS Deputy without sanction for insult to Rui Paulo Sousa

The Transparency Commission concluded that socialist deputy José Carlos Barbosa violated the code of conduct by making offensive remarks towards Rui Paulo Sousa, leader of Chega. This finding, detailed in a report by deputy Nuna Menezes, was approved by deputies from PSD, Chega, and Iniciativa Liberal, while PS and Livre deputies were absent. Barbosa's comments were in response to Sousa's criticism of his vacation in Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. The report stated that Barbosa's language undermines the dignity of the Assembly, but noted that current parliamentary regulations do not allow for sanctions against him. The Commission urged Barbosa to adhere to the duties of deputies and maintain respect for the Assembly's dignity.