Parliament marked the 52nd anniversary of April 25th this Saturday. Calls for the defeat of the labour package and the fight against populism dominated the speeches.
April 25th in Parliament: Between criticism of the labour package and the defence of 'moderation'
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Context & Explainers
The 25th of April Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos or Carnation Revolution) was a military coup in 1974 that ended 48 years of authoritarian rule in Portugal. It restored democracy and civil liberties, and it is celebrated annually as Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade).
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Other news coverage of this topic
- With red and green carnations, parties brought the fight over labour legislation to the 25th of April celebrations • expresso.pt
- The right claimed April 25th has no 'owners', the left warned of 'setbacks' • publico.pt
- Thousands walked down Avenida da Liberdade with carnations in hand to celebrate the achievement of rights • publico.pt
- The 25th of April 'is alive' and is celebrated with carnations held high • publico.pt
- April 25th parade brings thousands back together on Avenida da Liberdade. See the best images • cnnportugal.iol.pt
