Paulo Raimundo, while addressing journalists at the unveiling of CDU’s municipal candidates for the Setúbal Council in the forthcoming local elections, remarked that examining the electoral programs of certain political parties reveals two fundamental ideas concerning salary increases.
“The common theme among all is the notion that salaries are exceedingly important. There’s nothing like salaries. They’re the most spectacular thing and must be raised, but perhaps more towards 2029. It seems only by 2029 will salary increases be viable,” the communist leader quipped, emphasizing the need for immediate salary increments.
“Salaries are needed now. Pensions are needed now. Because right now, we have to pay rent, water, electricity. Food prices are soaring. And I haven’t even mentioned the cost of gas,” Paulo Raimundo stressed.
The communist leader also noted that an alternative notion held by some political parties, albeit more subtly, suggests reducing taxes for a minority that accumulates “32 million euros in profits daily.”
During the CDU’s candidacy presentation for the Setúbal council, led by the current municipal president, André Martins of the PEV, Raimundo further highlighted that the legislative elections on May 18 will feature a clash between two distinct projects.
“What will be contested on May 18 is exactly this – two projects. A project serving the minority, those perpetually dissatisfied except for themselves. A project of those who, amidst every crisis and every issue, invariably find business opportunities and turn everything into business. Consider this scandal—another weekend with seven emergency rooms closed nationwide while private groups that commercialize illness continue to profit at the expense of those living and working here. This project will confront the other project, our project,” he stated.
“For the initial project, let’s say, various parties appear with different speeches and even colors, but ultimately they converge to support those who see themselves as the country’s proprietors. They confront our project, the majority’s project, the project of those keeping the country functioning, driving the economy, and generating wealth,” he added.
Paulo Raimundo underscored that “only workers create wealth” and, therefore, “deserve a dignified retirement, increased pensions, enhanced conditions, and free medication.”
