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