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Jorge Pinto has made his decision: "It is clear that my candidacy will run to the end"

Wednesday, 7 January 2026RSS
Jorge Pinto has made his decision: "It is clear that my candidacy will run to the end"

The presidential candidate backed by Livre explains his decision by saying that the other left-wing candidates did not sign up to the 'republican pact'.

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Context & Explainers

What is the LIVRE political party?
  • Leader: Rui Tavares
  • Ideology: Green left-wing politics, libertarian socialism

LIVRE (meaning "Free") is a green left-wing party founded in 2014 by historian and former MEP Rui Tavares. The party struggled for years before finally electing Tavares as its first MP in 2022, then grew to 4 seats in 2024 and 6 seats in 2025—making it the only progressive party to gain ground in recent elections. LIVRE focuses on environmental protection, human rights, and progressive social policies while maintaining a pro-European stance.