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José Luís Carneiro

In short
José Luís Carneiro argues that each region should adopt its own measures against the bad weather, saying prevention is better than cure.123 On Defence, Carneiro considers that Portugal should rethink its investments.456 Carneiro says the government's response to the storm was better than during storm Kristin, and states that it could have adopted measures adapted to high-risk territories.78 Carneiro calls for the departure of Neves and Ana Paula Martins, but warns that the profile of a prime minister does not suit someone who must set an example.9
AIMade at 16:26, from 9 headlines of the last 24 hours. Each number links to the source headline. How it is made
Popularity in the polls
25% Approval · 39.9% Disapproval
| Pollster | Dates | Approval | Disapproval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercampus | 6–12 Oct 2026 | 25% | 39.9% |
| Aximage | 6–7 Oct 2026 | 36% | 51% |
| Aximage | 14–15 Sep 2026 | 37% | 47% |
| Intercampus | 7–14 Sep 2026 | 21.1% | 43.2% |
| Aximage | 20–21 Jul 2026 | 39% | 44% |
| Intercampus | 9–14 Jul 2026 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| Aximage | 24–25 Jun 2026 | 39% | 43% |
| Intercampus | 10–16 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 32.1% |
In this table, each number is the pollster's own, as published. The rings identify their 30-day average. We do not compare countries, and nothing comes from the headlines. Read from the Wikipedia polling table (CC BY-SA 4.0) with collection scheduled every 3 hours. Last recorded collection: 29/10/2026, 21:05 (Lisbon).Record older than 24 hours; newer data may be available at the source.
Defence
Positions and proposals
- Defence industry
«And today we have a structure of opportunities – investment in defence – that is not being made the most of as it should, in terms of taking advantage of a European structure of opportunities that is taking shape»
Original in Portuguese:
E temos hoje uma estrutura de oportunidades – o investimento na defesa – que não está a ser potenciado como devia, no que respeita ao aproveitamento de uma estrutura de oportunidades europeia que se está a constituir
At IPDAL's political season opening, in Lisbon.
Background (2 more than a year old)
- Defence spending
«I hereby formally propose opening an institutional dialogue between the PSD and the PS, with a view to defining a platform for parliamentary convergence on National Defence, in particular regarding strategic investment»
Original in Portuguese:
Venho propor formalmente a abertura de um diálogo institucional entre o PSD e o PS, com vista à definição de uma plataforma de convergência parlamentar em matéria de Defesa Nacional, em particular no que respeita ao investimento estratégico
Letter to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro proposing a strategic agreement on defence.
- Defence spending
«That financial effort must bring a return in promoting the country's economic development and territorial and social cohesion, diversifying and innovating the economic and productive structures while absorbing the most qualified human resources»
Original in Portuguese:
Esse esforço financeiro deve ter um retorno na promoção do desenvolvimento económico e da coesão territorial e social do país, diversificando e inovando as estruturas económica e produtiva e, simultaneamente, absorvendo os recursos humanos mais qualificados
On reaching 2% of GDP in 2025, in Évora, while still a candidate for the PS leadership.
Alliances
- The country's defence treaties:
Headlines naming José Luís Carneiro
- Carneiro: Portugal deve repensar investimentos em DefesaObservador ·
Portugal, 16:20, 12 November 2026
- Mau tempo: Aguiar-Branco e Carneiro defendem que “mais vale prevenir do que remediar”Público ·
Portugal, 16:10, 12 November 2026
- Tempestades. Carneiro defende a adoção de medidas por cada regiãoDiário de Notícias ·
Portugal, 16:05, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro considera que Portugal deve "repensar os investimentos" em DefesaJornal de Notícias ·
Portugal, 15:55, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro considera que Portugal deve repensar os investimentos em DefesaDiário de Notícias ·
Portugal, 15:00, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro diz que "mais vale prevenir" e sugere medidas do mau tempo por regiãoJornal de Notícias ·
Portugal, 14:45, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro diz que atitude do Governo foi melhor do que durante a tempestade KristinRTP ·
Portugal, 12:45, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro e a polémica entre Governo e empresários sobre tempestade: "Governo poderia ter adotado medidas adaptadas aos territórios de risco"Expresso ·
Portugal, 09:50, 12 November 2026
- Carneiro pede saída de Neves e Ana Paula Martins, mas avisa: "Perfil de primeiro-ministro não se adequa a quem tem o dever de exemplo"Expresso ·
Portugal, 21:25, 11 November 2026

