Chega, PS, and PCP reject 'attacks on workers' rights'; PSD, CDS, and IL contest 'stagnation'. The labour reform reaches parliament next month, with opposition from left-wing parties and Chega, and still without an agreement from the UGT.
With red and green carnations, parties brought the fight over labour legislation to the 25th of April celebrations
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Context & Explainers
The 25th of April Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos or Carnation Revolution) was a military coup in 1974 that ended 48 years of authoritarian rule in Portugal. It restored democracy and civil liberties, and it is celebrated annually as Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade).
AI Summary AvailableNation marks 52nd anniversary of Carnation RevolutionRead the synthesized summary with context and explainers
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Other news coverage of this topic
- April 25th in Parliament: Between criticism of the labour package and the defence of 'moderation' • publico.pt
- The right claimed April 25th has no 'owners', the left warned of 'setbacks' • publico.pt
- Thousands walked down Avenida da Liberdade with carnations in hand to celebrate the achievement of rights • publico.pt
- The 25th of April 'is alive' and is celebrated with carnations held high • publico.pt
- April 25th parade brings thousands back together on Avenida da Liberdade. See the best images • cnnportugal.iol.pt
