Luís Marques Mendes criticized André Ventura for speaking “lightness” and “little preparation”, accusing him of saying nonsense. During a visit to the Lisbon Supply Market, the presidential candidate also commented on foreign policy, supporting Poland’s request to the NATO and criticizing the lack of firmness of the European Union, especially in relation to Israel and Russia.
Luís Marques Mendes accused Because it speaks to “lightness” e “Little preparation”.
The criticism emerged during a visit to the Lisbon supplying market, where it was realized that the presidential candidate paid attention to the latest statements of Ventura, both those made and those who did not. Mendes was relentless in his conclusions:
“When a politician speaks with lightness and little preparation it gives this: says nonsense and bends the long one. And that’s what happened. Good thing, he already recognized the mistake, although it made him well apologize,” he said.
In the air, the question was whether André Ventura is preparing the land for a presidential candidacy.
“This has to ask him, it is not me who I have to make comments. If he is a candidate, I welcome everyone, as I welcome everyone,” said the presidential candidate saying that everyone is welcome and never too much in the name of democracy.
During the visit to the market, Luís Marques Mendes also commented on foreign policypraising the Respond firmly to Russia.
“I have to greet Poland. I think Poland acted well by demanding consultations under Article 4 of NATO. It is not for a military climb, but for a political response that is firmer,” he said.
In addition, it was very critical of the European Union (EU) and condemned Russian action in European skies.
“It is very serious what happened. This only happens because of some emptiness of firmness on the west, because Europe and the US could be more coherent, consequent and firmly, and they are not,” he said, condemning the most determined lack of action.
Speaking to journalists, the presidential candidate also made a point of saying that lamenta a Tibieza da EU in the condemnation of Israel and showed some discomfort with the position of the government of Luís Montenegro.
“Maybe it could be sooner, but more late than ever. Portugal may have a firm and active voice inside the EU. Let’s be weak and direct: Portugal is Israel’s friend, the EU is a friend of Israel, but friends exist to say the truths. And the truth is that, although Israel is right at the beginning to attack Hamas, it is surpassing all red lines,” he said.
This was the first time Luís Marques Mendes spoke to journalists aftera capital do Qatar.
