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"Tell me how you fight!": Rui Tavares asks Seguro for clarity on the defence of the Constitution

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"Tell me how you fight!": Rui Tavares asks Seguro for clarity on the defence of the Constitution

With the Constitution under threat, says Livre, Rui Tavares lashed out at Mendes, Seguro, Cotrim and others he accuses of being inconsistent in condemning international issues. “Enough of having a country tainted by the right, let's recover the country,” proclaimed Jorge Pinto, who insists he will be the 'surprise' on election night.

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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.