The first appointments by President of the Republic António José Seguro, published this Wednesday, March 25, in the Diário da República, include a mix of reappointments from Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's Civil House and figures involved in his candidacy linked to the PS. Notable appointments include Rita Saias, Luís Sobral, Marco Almeida, Ricardo Branco, and Florinda Cruz. Ana Cristina Martins Baptista remains as Secretary-General of the Presidency. Seguro will also have Passos Coelho supporters in his economic advisory team and has convened the first Council of State for April 17 to discuss Security and Defence.