Paulo Raimundo
Paulo Raimundo is a prominent Portuguese politician and the Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP). He has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and anti-corruption measures, often emphasizing the need for greater accountability in political appointments and the relationship between public officials and private enterprises. Recently, he announced the PCP's renewed efforts to propose legislation aimed at preventing former government officials from working in sectors they once oversaw, seeking to extend the cooling-off period to five years to combat potential conflicts of interest.
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Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of PCP, made it clear that the labor package must fall.
Milhares manifestaram-se em Lisboa e no Porto contra o pacote laboral | Trabalho
Portugal· 2026-02-28
Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of PCP, condemned the aggression against a sovereign state and criticized the hypocrisy of other states.
Ataque contra Irão: Livre pede explicações sobre uso das Lajes | Médio OrientePortugal· 2026-02-28
Paulo Raimundo is the secretary-general of the PCP and signed the project for the new state laboratory.
PCP quer novo laboratório do Estado: o Instituto Nacional para a Computação Avançada | Inteligência artificialPortugal· 2026-02-18
Paulo Raimundo noted that the Prime Minister should assume responsibility instead of blaming the Minister.
Maria Lúcia Amaral demite-se de ministra da Administração Interna | GovernoPortugal· 2026-02-10
Paulo Raimundo criticized Seguro's willingness to cooperate with the Government.
Eleição de Seguro leva AD a prometer “toda a cooperação” e PS a admitir “consensos” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-09
Paulo Raimundo considered the exercise of the right to vote important amidst the calamity caused by bad weather.
Do apelo à participação à solidariedade: candidatos, Presidente e líderes já votaram | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-08
Paulo Raimundo criticized the manipulation of polling operations in the presidential elections.
Presidenciais: Raimundo critica “manobra” das sondagens e quer “derrota” de Ventura | PCPPortugal· 2026-01-24Paulo Raimundo pointed out the path to follow in the elections, emphasizing the need to combat reactionary agendas.
“Sem dúvidas”, António Filipe apela ao voto em Seguro para combater Ventura | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2026-01-19
Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of the PCP, called for votes against André Ventura and in favor of António José Seguro.
Socialista surpreende e supera rival de extrema direita no 1º turno das eleições presidenciais de Portugal
Brazil· 2026-01-19
Paulo Raimundo indicated that today is an important day and hopes for high participation to elect a candidate who upholds the Constitution.
“Emoção”, “participação” e “Pintasilgo”: as palavras dos candidatos na mesa de voto | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
Paulo Raimundo is the Secretary-General of the PCP and praised the efforts of workers during the general strike.
Paulo Raimundo destaca dimensão histórica e esforço dos trabalhadores na greve geral | Legislação laboralPortugal· 2025-12-14
Paulo Raimundo is addressed in a letter from former communist militants criticizing the PCP.
Renovadores criticam fechamento do PCP e pedem que “assuma responsabilidades” | PCPPortugal· 2025-10-31Paulo Raimundo is the secretary-general of the PCP and criticized the position of the socialists regarding the budget.
Como os partidos vão votar o Orçamento do Estado | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-10-28
Paulo Raimundo is highlighted as the leader of the PCP proposing a law to allow early retirement for workers with long contribution careers.
“Socialmente injusto”: PCP quer antecipar reforma das longas carreiras contributivas | PensõesPortugal· 2025-10-24Paulo Raimundo acknowledged Balsemão's impact on the country from both political and media perspectives.
Reacções à morte de Balsemão no Parlamento: “Marca incontornável da democracia” | Francisco Pinto BalsemãoPortugal· 2025-10-23
Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of the PCP, expressed uncertainty about the finalization of the vote counting process in Lisbon.
Paulo Raimundo não dá como fechado apuramento dos votos em Lisboa | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-10-19Paulo Raimundo expressed that the PCP is comfortable with their current solution.
PCP não se arrepende de rejeitar coligação: “Nem sempre a soma das partes dá mais” | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-10-14
Paulo Raimundo, secretary general of the PCP, commented on André Ventura's absence from the AMM meetings during his campaign visit.
Ventura não explica porque faltou a 30 sessões da Assembleia Municipal de Moura | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-10-08
Paulo Raimundo praised the 'solidarity and action with Palestine'.
Montenegro usa acção sobre flotilha humanitária para reivindicar moderação do Governo | PalestinaPortugal· 2025-10-07
Paulo Raimundo is the secretary-general of the PCP and attended the protest.
CGTP admite greve geral se Governo não recuar “em toda a linha” no pacote laboral | Trabalho e empregoPortugal· 2025-10-04
Paulo Raimundo accused the head of the executive of being deceptive.
Montenegro diz que passaram nas Lajes “três aviões” e “não propriamente” armamento | GovernoPortugal· 2025-10-04
Paulo Raimundo defended that Portugal 'is a sovereign country' and should not allow U.S. planes to land without authorization.
Aviões nas Lajes. PS e PCP chamam ministros à AR, Livre e BE pedem demissão de Melo | DefesaPortugal· 2025-10-03
Paulo Raimundo stated that the announcements from the prime minister are just empty promises due to the elections.
Partidos criticam anúncio de eventual aumento de pensões na véspera da campanha | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-09-28Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of the PCP, criticized the government's labor legislation reform and the rising cost of living in Portugal.
“Isto não vai lá com ódio”: Raimundo aponta CDU como “força de gente séria e honesta” | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-09-14
Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of the PCP, delivered a strong speech criticizing the government and calling for mobilization among communists and their allies.
Raimundo acusa PS de “dar as duas mãos” ao Governo e de disputar lugar com Chega | Festa do AvantePortugal· 2025-09-07Paulo Raimundo is the Secretary-General of the PCP and insists that low salaries expose the country to inflation.
Líder do PCP insiste que salários baixos expõem o país à inflação | InflaçãoPortugal· 2025-08-30
Paulo Raimundo, leader of the PCP, rejected the government's proposed pact to combat wildfires and criticized the 'business of fires'.
Raimundo rejeita pacto para combater incêndios e critica “negócio dos fogos” | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-24Paulo Raimundo discusses his recent cinema experience.
Paulo Raimundo: “O filme mais recente que vi no cinema foi o Stitch” | Questionário pós-proustianoPortugal· 2025-08-23Paulo Raimundo, the secretary-general of the PCP, accused the Government of downplaying the severity of the fires.
Paulo Raimundo diz que Governo desvalorizou incêndios e acordou tarde | IncêndiosPortugal· 2025-08-20Paulo Raimundo is the secretary-general of the PCP and will have several initiatives before the Festa do Avante!
Partidos começam rentrées esta semana com dois líderes a estrearem-se | RentréePortugal· 2025-08-11
