The comments made by PSD MP, Dr. Sónia Ramos, in an interview conducted by Augusta Serrano for the Alentrium website, reflect a political analysis aligned with the interests and vision of the current government. The MP began by highlighting the importance of initiatives such as the new regional media platform, emphasizing the vital role it plays in local information and the promotion of the Alentejo’s cultural identity.
Regarding the general strike, Dr. Sónia Ramos criticized its implementation, arguing that, after 8 months in office, the PSD government has already demonstrated dynamism in resolving problems inherited from previous PS governments. She highlighted progress in sectors such as education, security, and justice, reinforcing the idea that many problems were solved without the need for strikes, thanks to the government’s sensitivity.
“These past 8 months of government have shown a dynamism in resolving problems that is recognized by everyone. The Socialist Party, in its 8 years of governance, left a number of problems, for example, regarding state employees, which this government has already resolved (…). This general strike, from my point of view, has no reason to exist, because the government has resolved numerous problems, and everyone understands that you can’t solve everything at once.”
Regarding the remaining challenges, namely in negotiations with doctors and firefighters, the deputy acknowledged the legitimacy of several demands, but reiterated her disagreement with the “muscular” and “aggressive” manner of some protests, which, in her opinion, disrupt the negotiation process and do not contribute to consensus.
“No one is unaware of, nor does anyone disagree with, the demands (…), but this kind of muscular and even aggressive action is not achieved by going to the streets. (…) There needs to be tranquility to reach consensus, and all Portuguese people understand this.”
Regarding recent polls showing a close race between the PSD and PS, the deputy downplayed the importance of the numbers, preferring to trust in the “feeling on the street.”
“Polls are what they are, they are what they are. (…) The real poll I have, from the real Portuguese people, is that people are satisfied with the PSD’s governance. Our Prime Minister has a notoriety above other political figures, and everyone recognizes his ability to solve problems and to invest in what we should invest in: the economy, businesses, and people.”
