In Livre's Christmas message, Rui Tavares and Isabel Mendes Lopes emphasised the party's 'achievements' in the state budget and recalled a 'very difficult' year also on the international front.
Livre wants a 'more inclusive' country and emphasises 'victories'
Tuesday, 23 December 2025RSS
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.
