Fabian Figueiredo talks about his comeback to the Assembly of the Republic (Portuguese Parliament), saying he will commit to this fight as though it were the most difficult challenge of his life.
Fabian Figueiredo and the return to Parliament: "I dedicate myself to this battle as if it were the hardest of my life"
Thursday, 22 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República) is Portugal's unicameral parliament, located in the Palácio de São Bento in Lisbon. It consists of 230 deputies elected by proportional representation for four-year terms.
The Assembly's powers include making and amending laws, approving the state budget, ratifying international treaties, and overseeing the government through debates, hearings, and committees. It can also pass votes of no confidence to bring down a government, as happened in March 2025.
Following the May 2025 elections, the current parliamentary composition is led by the Democratic Alliance (AD) with the largest share of seats, followed by Chega, PS, and smaller parties including the Liberal Initiative, Left Bloc, Livre, and PCP.
