This is the time of radicals, moderates

The article discusses the increasing polarization in society, particularly in Portugal, where social movements for better living conditions, especially housing, are being exploited by political extremes. It highlights the challenges faced by the Socialist Party and its leader, José Luís Carneiro, in balancing political responsibility with the pressures of radical opposition. The author warns that ongoing social unrest could lead to institutional crises, benefiting extremist parties rather than traditional ones. The piece also reflects on the media's role in amplifying tensions and the internal divisions within the right-wing parties, suggesting that a political trap may be forming that could undermine democratic stability.