President of the Republic summons Council of State for 9 January
In a note published on the Presidency of the Republic's website, the head of state says the next Council of State will be used to analyse the international situation, “in particular the situation in Ukraine”.
Marcelo summons the Council of State on the situation in Ukraine
The meeting devoted to the war in eastern Europe will be the last of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's presidency.
Cotrim de Figueiredo questions the advantages of having a young person on the Council of State
Presidential candidate Cotrim de Figueiredo today expressed doubts about the benefits of having a young person on the Council of State, arguing that it is “more practical” to go to schools and universities to hear about young people’s problems.
Gouveia e Melo: "The Presidency is a moderator of the system. It should be at the political centre"
Gouveia e Melo argues that the presidential office should act as a moderating force within the political system and occupy a central, moderate position in political life.
