OE2027. Pedro Nuno Santos criticizes PS's abstention: "We are giving another year of life to the AD Government"

Pedro Nuno Santos criticized the PS's abstention on the 2027 State Budget, arguing it prolongs the AD government's life. He expressed that this decision allows Chega to influence public policies without accountability. Reflecting on his past leadership, he noted that he had to support a budget under negotiation but emphasized the importance of not giving a blank check to the government. Santos rejected the idea of a grand coalition with PSD, citing programmatic incompatibility. He expressed his desire to remain politically active without seeking leadership roles. Additionally, he condemned police actions against peaceful protesters, highlighting the need for reflection on the government's approach to housing protests.