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