Government: Political endorsement news in Portugal

Latest news and stories about political endorsement in government in Portugal for expats and residents.

Recent articles

Paulo Portas votes for Seguro: "He was a decent politician in a very difficult moment for Portugal"

🏛️ Government 🎭 Culture#political-endorsement+3 more

Former CDS-PP leader Paulo Portas has broken with both party and government neutrality to announce he will vote for António José Seguro in the presidential runoff, calling him “a decent politician in a very difficult moment for Portugal”. Portas framed his choice as support for a moderate alternative, rejecting efforts to reduce the race to a simple left-versus-right contest and warning against polarising rhetoric — including what he described as “an imitation of Trump” and a country “divided into tribes”. The endorsement signals a centrist tilt that could sway conservative voters uncomfortable with polarisation and complicate the CDS-PP's official posture ahead of the second round.

Expresso25 Jan

Paulo Portas votes for Seguro: "He was a decent politician in a very difficult moment for Portugal"

PCP urges vote for Seguro to block Ventura

🏛️ Government 🎭 Culture#political-endorsement+3 more

The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has called for voters to back António José Seguro in the presidential run‑off to prevent far‑right candidate André Ventura winning, a tactical appeal rather than an endorsement of Seguro. Secretary‑General Jerónimo de Sousa (Raimundo) framed the move as a ‘‘determined and unhesitating’’ effort to defeat a ‘‘candidate of the past’’, noting Seguro’s ability to attract votes beyond the Socialist base — including former AD and IL supporters — while Ventura is making inroads in the north where AD once dominated. The PCP stressed the vote is a defensive measure ahead of the 8 February second round, rejecting the notion this is a simple left‑versus‑right clash given the absence of a left‑wing candidate.

Observador20 Jan

PCP urges vote for Seguro to block Ventura

Leonor Beleza backs António José Seguro "without reservations"

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+2 more

“I will vote for António José Seguro,” declares the PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation.

Correio da Manhã2 Feb

Leonor Beleza backs António José Seguro "without reservations"

Presidential election: Leonor Beleza supports António José Seguro 'without reservations'

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

The PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation, Leonor Beleza, announced on Monday that she supports António José Seguro 'without reservations' in the second round of the presidential election, because he is the candidate of moderation who values and unites the Portuguese. 'In the second round of the presidential election, the candidate I wanted will not be there. But there is a candidate ...'

ECO2 Feb

Presidential election: Leonor Beleza supports António José Seguro 'without reservations'

PSD vice-president backs Seguro 'without reservations'

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

The PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation recognises Seguro's moderation and ability to unite the Portuguese, while describing Ventura as 'radical' and someone who creates noise.

Observador2 Feb

PSD vice-president backs Seguro 'without reservations'

Leonor Beleza backs António José Seguro 'without reservations'

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

The former minister is vice-president of the PSD, the party that decided not to endorse any candidate in the second round of the presidential election.

Expresso2 Feb

Leonor Beleza supports António José Seguro "without reservations"

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

The PSD vice-president and president of the Champalimaud Foundation, Leonor Beleza, announced today that she supports António José Seguro “without reservations” in the second round of the presidential election, because he is the candidate of moderation who values and unites the Portuguese people.

RTP Notícias2 Feb

Leonor Beleza supports António José Seguro "without reservations"

Ventura chooses Montenegro as his preferred opponent

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

On a day of announcements of endorsements, Ventura said it “would have been better if the Government had kept silent today.” The presidential candidate also took aim at Marcelo, saying that people “will not put affection on the roof.”

Observador1 Feb

Ventura chooses Montenegro as his preferred opponent

Pires de Lima announces his vote for Seguro: 'he is a humanist'

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

'I will vote for António José Seguro because he is a humanist, a man with a strong, independent voice when necessary, but sensitive and close to the most vulnerable,' says Pires de Lima.

Expresso1 Feb

Pires de Lima announces his vote for Seguro: 'he is a humanist'

The submission of the right and the cultural hegemony of the left

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

Right-wing figures have the right not to support Ventura. However, was it really necessary for all of them to back Mr José Seguro? Couldn't they simply have stated that they preferred to keep their vote secret?

Observador1 Feb

The submission of the right and the cultural hegemony of the left

6am — Ramalho Eanes announces he will vote for Seguro

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+2 more

Announcement made yesterday. Also in this bulletin: FC Porto and SC Braga are in the Europa League round of 16.

Observador30 Jan

6am — Ramalho Eanes announces he will vote for Seguro

Gouveia e Melo announces 'tactical vote' for António José Seguro

🏛️ Government#political-endorsement+3 more

The admiral says Ventura is seeking 'above all to assert a governmental alternative' and explains he supports Seguro because he is focused on 'institutional stability and the national interest' rather than 'future ambitions'.

Observador29 Jan