CDS-PP rejects merger calls, asserts independence within AD coalition
The CDS-PP has firmly rejected calls to merge or dissolve the party within the AD coalition. Parliamentary leader Paulo Núncio stressed that the party’s future depends on maintaining its own identity. He also highlighted the CDS’s role in shaping recent reforms, arguing they reflect the party’s core values.
Secretary-General Pedro Morais Soares reinforced this stance by calling the CDS 'a party of power'. He dismissed claims that the party must redefine itself, insisting its coalition with AD was driven by responsibility, not political gain. Núncio outlined five key reforms where the CDS played an active part. These included cuts to corporate income tax, stricter immigration controls, and higher pensions for low-income retirees. The party also pushed for increased housing supply and measures to honour the Armed Forces. He noted that over 80% of the CDS parliamentary group’s proposals had been approved, proving its influence within the coalition.
Morais Soares defended the decision to join AD, describing it as an act of 'responsibility and patriotism'. He rejected suggestions that the move was based on convenience or calculation. Instead, he framed it as a necessary step to uphold the party’s principles in government.
Núncio also praised party president Nuno Melo’s performance as Minister of National Defense. He argued that Melo’s work demonstrated the CDS’s ability to deliver on its commitments. Looking ahead, Núncio promised the 'full affirmation of centrists' beyond the current coalition, signalling the party’s intention to remain independent and distinct. The CDS-PP has made it clear it will not merge with other political forces. Its leaders have instead focused on reinforcing the party’s individuality and policy achievements. With a strong record of approved initiatives, the CDS aims to maintain its influence while staying true to its centrist roots.
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