Update
Luís Montenegro took office as Prime Minister of the XXV Constitutional Government. In his speech, he made a commitment to serve Portugal, declared “war on bureaucracy” and promised to reduce taxes, improve salaries and reinforce immigration control. It also announced the anticipation of the goal of reaching 2% of GDP in investment in defense, possibly already in 2025.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, gave the Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro this Thursday, and the ministers of in a ceremony at the National Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon.
In his first speech (again) as chief executive, Luís Montenegro made the commitment to return to represent Portugal again and the Portuguese: “It is with great honor, added sense of responsibility and renewed commitment I assume the commitment to continue to serve Portugal by performing the functions of Prime Minister “.
“Political stability is a task of all”
The Prime Minister reinforces that the country needs people who want to contribute to their construction “Not who just wants to destroy him.”
“Everyone assumed to safeguard it to fulfill the democratic will and to respond to the wishes of the Portuguese. Everyone requires loyalty, dialogue, maturity and constructive spirit. The country needs those who want to build and not those who only think of destroying,” he warned.
Quoting Agustina Bessa-Luís, stressed that “The country doesn’t need those who say what’s wrong; it needs those who know what is right.”
Luís Montenegro declares “war on bureaucracy”
In the inauguration of the XXV Constitutional Government, the head of the government Prometheus Fight excessive bureaucracy that has made the lives of the Portuguese difficult and the development of the country is late.
“I declare war on bureaucracy today, lack of articulation between public bodies, delay in response to requests from people, institutions and companies, excessive regulation and backyard culture of many entities, employees and managers,” he said.
Promises like this reduce taxes, improve wages and reinforce migratory and safety control: “Portugal is a safe country, but it is worth gold for all of us to preserve Portugal as one of the safest countries in the world and Europe. “
“State reform is to do”
Ensures that the change that will be made “It’s not against anyone”but anticipated that “no voices will be express doubts and fears Given the simplification and digitization of processes, the use of artificial intelligence and the reduction of complex prior control mechanisms. “
“But warning since we do not confuse the responsibility of listening and considering hesitating to act. State reform is to do,” he said.
Portugal will anticipate 2% investment in defense
Portugal will anticipate the objective of achieving 2% of GDP investment in defense “If possible this year,” without questioning the right accounts or social functions. Luís Montenegro stated that this plan will be last “in the coming days” and developed “in the coming years”, ensuring that it will give it “Prior knowledge of the two largest opposition parties”, in reference to the arrival and the PS.
“In this context, I will present in the next summit of NATO the anticipation of the objective of reaching 2% of GDP in the charges of this area, if possible this year 2025,” he announced. He added: “A realistic plan that will not concern social functions and budgetary balance,” he said.
– With Lusa
