Some names have been revealed for the Socialist Party’s (PS) list of candidates for the Lisbon constituency in the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 18. This list has been approved by the Political Committee of the Lisbon Urban Area Federation (FAUL) of the party.
Returning is former minister in António Costa’s governments, Mariana Vieira da Silva, who will be the lead candidate for Lisbon, once again topping this constituency’s list.
The list also includes the names of Edite Estrela (4th), Sérgio Sousa Pinto (5th), Pedro Vaz (6th), Isabel Moreira (7th), Ricardo Lima (8th), Miguel Costa Matos (9th), and Ana Paula Bernardo (10th), all of whom were deputies for Lisbon in the legislature interrupted just under a month ago.
Hugo Mendes, former Secretary of State under Pedro Nuno Santos and involved in the controversial compensation to former TAP administrator Alexandra Reis, is notably ranked 14th.
Other names on the list include deputy and municipal coordinator André Rijo (11th), the leader of the PS/Lisbon and also deputy, Davide Amado (12th), Maria Begonha (13th), and Pedro Pinto (15th), who assumed the interim presidency of the FAUL PS.
Former minister Mariana Vieira da Silva leads the PS list of candidates for deputies for Lisbon, approved by FAUL, followed by deputies Pedro Delgado Alves and Miguel Cabrita, with former Secretary of State Hugo Mendes being a new addition.
Lusa | 22:38 – 31/03/2025
Fernando Medina Not Included in the Lists
Former Lisbon Mayor and Finance Minister, Fernando Medina, has informed the Secretary-General of the PS, Pedro Nuno Santos, that he does not wish to be part of the list of candidates for deputies.
“I informed the Secretary-General of the PS today that I do not intend to be on the list of candidates for the Assembly of the Republic in the upcoming legislative elections. This is a personal decision following twenty consecutive years of having the privilege to serve in high political positions,” explained Fernando Medina, who held a seat with the PS in Parliament until the current legislative interruption.
Former Finance Minister Fernando Medina has informed the Secretary-General of the PS, Pedro Nuno Santos, that he does not wish to be part of the socialist candidates’ list for the upcoming legislative elections.
Lusa | 17:44 – 31/03/2025
Duarte Cordeiro Also Declines Legislative Participation
Former Environment Minister Duarte Cordeiro has stated he is “focused on professional life,” therefore declining to be a PS candidate for deputy in the Legislative elections. This situation mirrors the 2024 legislative elections, given that his name was then linked to Operation Influencer.
“I have had the opportunity several times to answer this question: I am focused on my professional life,” he responded.
Commenting on Fernando Medina’s decision not to be included in the PS deputies’ list, Duarte Cordeiro noted: “It’s a personal decision”.
“From what I know, it wasn’t due to the PS’s lack of availability that he isn’t on the lists, and I think it’s a decision that should be respected,” he said.
Former Environment Minister Duarte Cordeiro stated today that he is focused on his professional life, ruling out candidacy for deputy, and mentioned that it wasn’t due to “lack of availability” from the PS that Fernando Medina is not part of the lists.
Lusa | 19:50 – 31/03/2025
The PS National Political Committee is set to meet on Wednesday to approve the lists of candidates for deputies for the anticipated legislative elections.
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