Marcelo in eight New Year messages: from initial optimism to a plea for 'common sense'

This Thursday the President of the Republic will deliver his final New Year message. Expresso looks back on the eight previous ones.

New Year’s message: In a 'pedagogical tone', Marcelo is expected to criticise the 'radical shifts of recent years'

Press round-up: the President's latest Christmas message and Vitinha's wishes

A press round-up covering the President's latest Christmas message and the festive wishes expressed by Vitinha.

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.'