Tiago Antunes, the candidate nominated by the PS for the position of Ombudsman, failed to secure his election this Thursday. The former Secretary of State under António Costa required a two-thirds qualified majority, which he did not achieve in the vote held during the afternoon in Parliament. The vote took place via secret ballot this afternoon.
Tiago Antunes fails election for Ombudsman
Thursday, 16 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Council of State (Conselho de Estado) is a constitutionally established advisory body that the President consults on major acts, such as dissolving parliament or declaring exceptional states. Five of its members are elected by the Assembly of the Republic, so a delay in those Assembly votes postpones the council’s full composition and can affect which voices formally advise the President.
The Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça) is an independent public institution that investigates complaints from citizens about the actions or omissions of public bodies. It can review cases, issue non-binding recommendations and publish reports, so tenants or landlords who face delays or irregularities with state housing supports can take their complaints there.
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