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A reflection on the fleeting nature of time and political eras, contrasting the historical significance once attributed to decades with the rapid, ephemeral cycles of modern life. The author references the end of a Portuguese presidential term, drawing parallels to literary works by Cardoso Pires, Drummond de Andrade, and Lobo Antunes to question what remains once the 'party' of a political era concludes.
The inauguration programme for António José Seguro as President of the Republic continues this Tuesday in Arganil, Guimarães, and Porto. The official ceremonies took place on Monday, the first day of the new president's term.
In this Monday's Exame, CNN Portugal commentator Rui Calafate analyses the inauguration of António José Seguro and puts the term of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa into perspective. He considers that, despite the 'flaws', the former President is 'extremely intelligent' and 'never deceived anyone'.
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.
Cotrim denounces the decision to convene the Council of State, arguing that the way Marcelo's final period in office is being handled is 'clumsy' and disorderly.
