Scooters and other complexes

On November 10, the Lisbon Municipal Assembly discussed the controversy surrounding shared scooters. The Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) initiated a referendum on scooters, gathering over 20,000 signatures, but later withdrew it after the Lisbon City Council suspended shared scooters. This decision angered the left, who saw the referendum as a chance to counter the council's decision. The Assembly approved a new committee to review the withdrawn initiative, which the left hopes will prolong the debate. Meanwhile, the right remains divided, with only Chega opposing the committee. The article critiques the right's reluctance to confront the left politically, suggesting that this allows the left to advance its agenda unchecked. It argues that both sides represent different political concepts and that healthy conflict is essential for democracy.