Carneiro says the PS can be trusted because it will never support those who attack democracy.

"You can trust the PS candidates, because on the evening of the 12th, even if they don't achieve the majorities they desire, they will be the guarantor of these values ​​we have been discussing here and will never side with those who want to attack democracy and the democratic rule of law. This is the fundamental guarantee," José Luís Carneiro pledged in the final stretch of his speech at the PS National Municipal Convention, which marked the party's return to office.

The Socialist Party leader lamented those who have "allowed themselves to be confused" with parties that attack democracy, implicitly criticizing the PSD in relation to Chega, although he never named the parties. "But we are here, the Socialist Party is here to assure all Portuguese people that we will be the faithful guardians of these fundamental values," he promised.

Speaking at one point as “secretary-general of the Socialist Party and as future prime minister of Portugal,” Carneiro committed to political work for a new local finance law and a new electoral law for local authorities.