EU responds firmly to Trump's tariffs and warns of 'dangerous spiral' that could lead to suspension of trade agreement with the US
The EU has responded firmly to President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland dispute, expressing solidarity with Denmark and warning of a “dangerous spiral” that could damage transatlantic relations and even lead to suspension of parts of the trade agreement with the US. France, Sweden and the UK have rejected intimidation and pledged a coordinated European response, while the President of the European Council is coordinating a joint position and EU leaders have convened an emergency meeting to weigh diplomatic, economic and political options.
António Costa on Mercosur: criticisms in Europe are based on a "completely wrong perception" of the agreement
António Costa says this is a historic agreement between the European Union and Mercosur and rejected criticism that it favours Europe. According to the President of the European Council, it is a trade agreement but also one on investment.
From Manuel de Arriaga to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Portraits of the 20 presidents of the Portuguese Republic since 1911. This coming weekend there will be elections to decide what comes next.
I'm not sure whether Sá Carneiro's legacy still holds any appeal for the electorate
José Pedro Mozos, a communications consultant, believes the former prime minister died “too many years ago” to be influential in today's politics among voters.
Gouveia e Melo evokes Sá Carneiro and criticises those trying to claim his legacy
Presidential candidate Gouveia e Melo today evoked the political career of former Social Democratic prime minister Francisco Sá Carneiro, highlighting his social concerns in contrast to neoliberals, and criticised those who are currently trying to appropriate his legacy.
Marcelo says integration into the EEC was 'one of the great achievements of 25 April'
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that Portugal's integration into the European Economic Community (EEC) was one of the great achievements of the 25 April Carnation Revolution.
Ten years of New Year's messages from Marcelo
Over ten years of messages from the President of the Republic, the country's political history is recounted.
António Costa considers that accession to the EEC was "a historic milestone in the country's development"
The 40th anniversary of accession to the European Union, then the EEC, will be marked on 1 January 2026.
Marcelo writes in the press: 'There are walls that may be difficult to demolish. But they are not impossible.'
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa publishes his final Christmas message in Jornal de Notícias before handing over the Presidency, recalling Jorge Sampaio. The president urges a reassessment of 'the list of the most urgent walls to overcome.'