Portugal's new President vows to prioritise housing and health
Socialist António José Seguro has been elected President of Portugal after winning the second round of the 2026 presidential election with a record 66.8% of the vote.
António José Seguro: who he is and where the new Portuguese President lives
On the night of 8 February 2026, António José Seguro won the second round of Portugal’s presidential elections with around 67.12% of the vote, defeating his opponent André Ventura, who received approximately 32.88%.It was one of the largest victory margins ever seen in a race for the Belém Palace.
Who’s who in the new Portuguese Government? From ministers to secretaries of state
The 16 ministers forming the 25th Constitutional Government led by Luís Montenegro were sworn in on Thursday, 5 June, during a ceremony presided over by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon.
2025 General Election: Where do Portugal’s main party leaders live?
As the legislative election approaches on 18 May 2025, public interest in Portugal’s political leaders is intensifying.