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Jorge Pinto does not see tactical voting as an enemy

Saturday, 10 January 2026RSS
Jorge Pinto does not see tactical voting as an enemy

The candidate backed by Livre says being recognised for his ideas is a source of pride.

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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.