The signal was given by Carlos César, president of the PS and a well-informed source of António Costa’s intentions: despite the “nerve” that seizes the socialist apparatus, and the pressure of many for profound changes in the Government, the first – The minister will not take advantage of this moment to move forward with an extensive remodeling. Carlos César indicates that and that is the interpretation that is being made at the top of the Government and the PS.
On Facebook, where in addition to praising Pedro Nuno Santos, the PS president set a schedule for Costa to clean house (already next week) and suggested that the party wait for the “inauguration of the deputies who now they are missing in Government” to return to work.
In other words: during the week four government officials left, Pedro Nuno Santos and three secretaries of State; next week four will enter. Direct exchange, thereforenot generalized musical chairs.
The indication of the socialist president and one of António Costa’s main advisers comes when many in the party demand a shake off including in the structure of the Government with the strengthening of political capacity. However, it should not be the guideline for the Prime Minister, who, until now, has always limited the changes it makes in the ruling cast in response to immediate needs and not moving forward with structural changes.
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Source: Observadora
