Seguro stresses he made no deals with 'any party': "When I thought I could be useful I found the courage and went forward alone"
António José Seguro's campaign wrapped up the day in Coimbra, where he received support from notable figures of the PS. The candidate says he was not chosen by businessmen or parties and criticises parliament for still not having appointed representatives to the Council of State and the Constitutional Court.
Jorge Pinto criticises Mendes and Ventura at the Council of State
On the day of the Council of State, Jorge Pinto says it was a mistake for Marques Mendes and André Ventura to attend, given that they are candidates.
Catarina Martins and Jorge Pinto criticise Cotrim de Figueiredo over letter sent to Montenegro
On the day of the Council of State, Jorge Pinto says it was a mistake for Marques Mendes and André Ventura to attend, given that they are candidates.
Marcelo's final Council of State reached a consensus to focus on Ukraine and Venezuela
Ukraine and Venezuela were the only items on the Council of State's agenda which, the newspaper PÚBLICO reported, were agreed by consensus among councillors. Domestic politics was left off the agenda.
On the sixth day, the Council of State and health again feature prominently in the campaign
Cotrim Figueiredo was the target of widespread criticism from the candidates for Belém, who accused him of being an 'ally of the Government' or a 'weathervane' over the letter he sent to the prime minister.
Council of State 'examined international situation': ultra-laconic final statement
The meeting was convened by the President of the Republic to discuss Portuguese military involvement in Ukraine, later expanding the agenda to the US attack on Venezuela.
Council of State meeting on Ukraine and Venezuela ends without releasing conclusions
The Council of State meeting on the international situation, in particular on Ukraine and Venezuela, ended this Friday after four hours, at around 19:10, without the publication of any conclusions. In the statement distributed to the media after the meeting ended it reads only that "the Council of State, meeting under the presidency ...
Council of State meeting on Ukraine and Venezuela ends without publishing conclusions
A meeting of the Council of State to discuss Ukraine and Venezuela concluded without the advisory body publishing any conclusions.
Council of State meeting on Ukraine and Venezuela ends without releasing conclusions
The meeting lasted about four hours.
19:00 — Santana says Seguro is 'fit' for Belém
Santana Lopes stresses, however, that he is not saying he will vote for the Socialist candidate. Meanwhile, Luís Marques Mendes and André Ventura suspended campaign activities to take part in the Council of State.
Council of State meeting began with an absence
This Friday's Council of State meeting on the international situation, in particular regarding Ukraine and Venezuela, began at around 15:10, with an absence that had already been anticipated: Pedro Nuno Santos. The prime minister, Luís Montenegro, arrived at Belém Palace at about 14:30, and shortly afterwards the president of the Assembly of the Republic, José ...
Council of State meeting with Ukraine and Venezuela on the agenda
The Council of State is meeting this Friday at Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, in particular the situation in Ukraine — the issue that prompted the President to convene the meeting, to which he has since added Venezuela.
Cotrim says a contest with Seguro would make the second round "more interesting"
On the day Marques Mendes and Ventura will have to interrupt their campaigning to attend the Council of State, Cotrim and Gouveia e Melo are expected to cross paths in Aveiro. Seguro and António Filipe will be in Coimbra.
Council of State to meet to analyse situations in Ukraine and Venezuela
The Council of State will meet this Friday at Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, in particular in Ukraine — the issue that prompted the President of the Republic to convene the meeting, to which he has since added Venezuela.
Council of State 'limits' the schedules of Mendes and Ventura
Henrique Gouveia e Melo and João Cotrim Figueiredo are expected to cross paths at a fair in Aveiro on the sixth day of campaigning for the presidential election, while Mendes and Ventura attend the Council of State.
Council of State meets today to analyse situations in Ukraine and Venezuela
This will be the 40th and very likely the last meeting of the presidential advisory body during Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's terms in office.
Venezuela and Ukraine dominate latest Council of State meeting with President Marcelo
The choice of date drew criticism for including presidential candidates who are campaigning. The Council of State had not met since March and still lacks new members elected by Parliament.
Portugal analyses situations in Ukraine and Venezuela
Home News Portugal analyses situations in Ukraine and Venezuela Portugal analyses situations in Ukraine and Venezuela The Council of State will meet today at the Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, particularly in Ukraine, a topic that prompted the President of the Republic’s sum
Fortnightly debate in Parliament — follow live
The first fortnightly debate in Parliament in 2026 is taking place this Thursday afternoon, in the midst of the official presidential election campaign and on the eve of a Council of State meeting convened by the President of the Republic to analyse the situation in Ukraine following the Prime Minister’s visit to Kyiv on 20 December; the situation in Venezuela has since been added to the agenda. We are providing minute-by-minute coverage of the debate.
Prime Minister opens fortnightly debate in Parliament today
This Thursday's debate takes place on the eve of a meeting of the Council of State, convened by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Elections set for the Council of State, Constitutional Court and Ombudsman
If there are any candidates, the votes will take place after a possible second round of the presidential election, said the spokesperson for the leaders' conference, Francisco Figueira.
Pedro Nuno Santos: "It doesn't make sense to attend" the Council of State
The former secretary-general of the Socialist Party revealed he will not be present at the Council of State convened by the President of the Republic to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He says “it doesn't make sense to attend”.
The surprise of the campaign
Summoning the Council of State to discuss Ukraine wouldn't even cross the devil's mind.
Criticism of Council of State councillor-candidates and of Marcelo
The scheduling of the Council of State meeting for 9 January, in the midst of the presidential campaign, marked the pre-campaign weekend. The councillor-candidates were also criticised.
