Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) MP Filipe Sousa stressed in the Assembly of the Republic the obligation to seek the truth and clarify matters for the Portuguese people regarding the doubts that led to the Chega party's no-confidence motion. Sousa argued that silence and omissions only fuel distrust in institutions.
The JPP views a no-confidence motion as a serious democratic instrument, not a premature trial. Therefore, the party supports establishing a Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI) to gather information, hear from stakeholders, and enable Parliament to draw conclusions based on facts. According to Filipe Sousa, a CPI aims to ascertain political responsibility and provide answers to the public, without usurping the role of the judiciary.
Filipe Sousa directly questioned the Prime Minister about the "silences," "omissions," and "difficulty in clarifying." He warned that a government's lack of response increases doubts and weakens democracy, as citizens' trust in institutions is crucial. The JPP rejects public trials and attempts to hinder parliamentary clarification, advocating for investigation before drawing political consequences.
The MP reminded that the Assembly of the Republic must oversee power and defend democracy. He concluded with a warning about the importance of preserving the State and trust in institutions, stating that when the Portuguese people lose faith, everyone loses: the State, democracy, and the country.
