“This is excellent news for our country when they recognize the vitality of our economy. However, if you notice, one of the foundations of this recognition lies in the dynamism of our labor market, which further raises questions about why the government feels the need to change labor legislation,” he stated.
The PS-backed candidate visited the “Óbidos Vila Natal” event today. His opponent, Luís Marques Mendes, was also present in the village at the same time, although the two did not cross paths.
A day after the British magazine “The Economist” named Portugal as the “economy of the year” for 2025 among the 36 richest countries in the world, António José Seguro expressed his hope that “everyone, companies, workers, governments, will contribute to making the country more competitive and creating more wealth, as only in this way can there be better wages”.
“It is a victory for the country. Amidst so many negative news stories, having a positive news is very encouraging and quite positive. As a candidate for President of the Republic, I am always pleased when efforts by workers and companies to have an economy that generates more wealth and can also offer better wages are recognized outside of Portugal,” he argued.
Addressing the general strike scheduled for next week, Seguro said he understands “the grounds workers use to assert and defend their rights.”
On the occasion, the presidential candidate and former PS secretary-general refrained from commenting on the statements made by the Prime Minister and PSD leader, who recently increased wage targets for the country, now speaking of a 1,600 euro minimum wage and 3,000 euro average wage.
“I had the opportunity to state yesterday that I do not comment on government announcements. What pleases me to say at this moment is my satisfaction and joy for ‘The Economist’ recognizing the dynamism of our economy,” he stated.
António José Seguro visited the historic zone of Óbidos today, where he greeted and took photographs with several people he encountered, receiving wishes of good luck for the presidential elections on January 18.
Accompanied by his wife during this return to the village where they were married, there was also a chance to drink a cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup, with a toast to “the health of Portugal”.
