Chega questions government's ties with REN and PS responds

André Ventura, leader of Chega, sent questions to the government regarding the possibility that members of the executive have stakes in the National Electricity Network (REN). The party questioned whether, if so, a conflict of interest was declared in decisions related to this company managing the electricity grid.

This action follows Chega's accusation that the Socialist Party (PS) is lying about the issue of Value Added Tax (VAT). Ventura stated that the bills presented by Chega were draft laws intended to take effect in 2027, which were rejected by the PS in July.

The Socialists, for their part, responded to Chega's accusations, with Eurico Brilhante Dias arguing that only the government can implement immediate measures to lower the VAT on fuels. Dias criticized Chega's proposals, stating they would not have short-term effects.

The PS argues that the proposal to reduce VAT cannot wait until January, warning that the Portuguese will not bear the wait. Brilhante Dias emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action from the government.

The controversy has created a climate of tension between the two parties, with the PS accusing Chega of trying to divert public attention from governmental issues. Chega, in turn, continues to press the executive about its connections to REN and the VAT issue, fueling the current political debate.

Ventura's questions to the government and the PS's responses may impact public perception regarding ongoing energy and fiscal policies, although there is currently no concrete information on the government's official position in response to these inquiries.