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André Ventura unites with left-wing critics against labour reforms

A fiery debate reveals surprising unity as Ventura dons a green carnation, symbolizing solidarity with workers. His bold stance reshapes Portugal's political divide.

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2026 April 26 . 2:09 AM

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The image shows a large group of people walking down a street in front of a building, some of them... — The image shows a large group of people walking down a street in front of a building, some of them holding placards and banners, while others are riding bicycles. There are also sign boards with poles, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background. The people are participating in a protest march in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2020.

André Ventura unites with left-wing critics against labour reforms

Clutching a green carnation—a symbol of the emigrant community, as he explained—André Ventura found himself closer to the left in his remarks criticizing the government's proposed labor reforms. Though he did not spare the left from sharp rebukes or attacks on the Capitães de Abril (leaders of the 1974 Carnation Revolution), on this issue, the Chega leader positioned himself as a defender of workers' rights. He rejected measures he called "enablers of corruption" or any that would strip protections from employees.