The President of the Republic stated this Tuesday, March 10, that Portugal is a whole, a country where everyone counts and no territory can be dispensed with, adding that territorial cohesion is not just a buzzword. During his inauguration programme, Seguro visited Mourísia, Guimarães, and Porto, highlighting his commitment to the country's interior and its diverse regions. He emphasised that Porto is a city that has helped write the nation's history and continues to reinvent itself. The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including the Bishop of Porto and the Rector of the University of Porto.
António José Seguro states that Portugal is a whole and a country where everyone counts
Tuesday, 10 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
- The President of Portugal (From March 9 2026)
- Party: Independent. Former leader of Socialist Party (PS) Partido Socialista
- Center left
Background:
António José Martins Seguro (born March 11, 1962, in Penamacor) is a lawyer, political scientist, and Socialist Party politician running for president in Portugal's January 18, 2026 election. He led Socialist Youth (1990-1994), served as MEP (1999-2001), was Minister Adjunct to PM António Guterres (2001-2002), and led the PS parliamentary group (2004-2005). Elected PS Secretary-General in 2011 with 68%, he led the opposition during Portugal's bailout era. In 2014, António Costa defeated him in party primaries by a landslide, prompting Seguro's resignation and decade-long retreat from politics. He returned in 2025, launching the movement UPortugal and announcing his presidential candidacy in June. He received official PS backing in October 2025. Political Philosophy:
Seguro positions himself as representing a "modern and moderate" left, offering a progressive alternative to conservative candidates. He advocates for "financial responsibility but critical of austerity," attempting to reposition the PS at center-left. His campaign emphasizes institutional trust, efficient governance, and hope for a better future.
AI Summary AvailablePresident Seguro tours interior promising "no territory left behind"Read the synthesized summary with context and explainers
View full article on Diário de NotíciasRSS source
Other news coverage of this topic
- Seguro concludes two days of inauguration events to the sound of Pedro Abrunhosa in Porto12:20am, 11 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
- Seguro ends the day in Porto: "Portugal is a whole, a country where everyone counts"11:52pm, 10 Mar 2026 • RTP Notícias
- On the second day, António José Seguro went to the interior and raised his voice at the Government11:16pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Público
- Seguro starts tour of the country pointing the finger at the Government11:11pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Observador
- Seguro promises “a country where everyone counts and where no territory can be dispensed with”10:53pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Expresso
- Seguro: “Porto is not just a place, it is a way of being in history and in the world”9:25pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Expresso
- Seguro's presidency begins in fire-ravaged land with a call for more support9:03pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Dinheiro Vivo
- António José Seguro states in Porto that Portugal is a whole and a country where everyone counts8:00pm, 10 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
