Patti Smith has called for change in her home country. She said she was ashamed of what she described as the country's deplorable leadership. The report did not specify which leaders or policies prompted that criticism. Her comments connect personal disappointment with a broader appeal for political action. Smith is scheduled to return to Lisbon on 15 June 2027 for a concert at the Coliseu dos Recreios. The date and venue were confirmed as part of the concert announcement. The report did not say when or where she made the political remarks, or whether they were tied to the concert.