José Luís Carneiro believes in the PS's victory in the local elections and refuses to comment on the resignation scenario

The PS secretary general is convinced that the party will continue to deserve trust in the local elections.

"We are convinced that we will continue to be the majority in local government in our country, both in parishes and municipalities, and that is the objective for the local elections," said José Luís Carneiro, speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with MPLA vice-president Mara Quiosa in Luanda.

The socialist leader began a two-day visit to Luanda this Tuesday, accompanied by the president of the parliamentary group, Eurico Brilhante Dias.

When asked whether he would consider leaving the leadership of the Socialist Party if the party had an unsatisfactory result in the local elections, José Luís Carneiro responded: "My firm conviction is that the Portuguese are well aware that the Socialist Party candidates are people who have done things, are people who do things, and are trustworthy people in whom they can cast their vote."

The elections are scheduled for October 12, 2025, at a time when the PS still holds the majority of municipal councils, electing mayors in 148 of the 308 municipalities in 2021, despite having lost some important cities, such as Lisbon and Coimbra.