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Executive branch Portugal, in 35 editions.
The entry for Portugal published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- Council of State,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, Council of State, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- Council of State,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA February 1996); results - Dr. Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA 14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos MARQUES 3%
- Assembly of the Republic:
- last held 6 October 1991 (next to be held NA October 1995);
- results - PSD 50.4%, PS 29.3%, CDU 8.8%, Center Democrats 4.4%, National Solidarity Party 1.7%, PRD 0.6%, other 4.8%;
- seats - (230 total) PSD 135, PS 72, CDU 17, Center Democrats 5, National Solidarity Party 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Council of State, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council
of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985)
President:
last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA February 1996); results - Dr.
Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA 14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos
MARQUES 3%
Assembly of the Republic:
last held 6 October 1991 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - PSD
50.4%, PS 29.3%, CDU 8.8%, Center Democrats 4.4%, National Solidarity Party
1.7%, PRD 0.6%, other 4.8%; seats - (230 total) PSD 135, PS 72, CDU 17,
Center Democrats 5, National Solidarity Party 1
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA February 1996); results - Dr. Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA 14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos MARQUES 3%
- Assembly of the Republic:
- last held 6 October 1991 (next to be held NA October 1995);
- results - PSD 50.4%, PS 29.3%, CDU 8.8%, Center Democrats 4.4%, National Solidarity Party 1.7%, PRD 0.6%, other 4.8%;
- seats - (230 total) PSD 135, PS 72, CDU 17, Center Democrats 5, National Solidarity Party 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- Council of State,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985)
president, Council of State, prime minister, deputy prime minister, CouncilPresident:
of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985)
last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA February 1996); results - Dr.
Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA 14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos
MARQUES 3%
Assembly of the Republic:
last held 6 October 1991 (next to be held NA October 1995); results - PSD
50.4%, PS 29.3%, CDU 8.8%, Center Democrats 4.4%, National Solidarity Party
1.7%, PRD 0.6%, other 4.8%; seats - (230 total) PSD 135, PS 72, CDU 17,
Center Democrats 5, National Solidarity Party 1
president, Council of State, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council
of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985)
The entry for Portugal did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since 9 March 1986);
- election last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA February 1996);
- results - Dr. Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA 14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos MARQUES 3%;
- note - SOARES is finishing his second term and by law cannot run for a third consecutive term
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6 November 1985); note - will be replaced in the October 1995 elections
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Dr. Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES (since
9 March 1986); election last held 13 February 1991 (next to be held NA
February 1996); results - Dr. Mario Lopes SOARES 70%, Basilio HORTA
14%, Carlos CARVALHAS 13%, Carlos MARQUES 3%; note - SOARES is
finishing his second term and by law cannot run for a third
consecutive term
head of government: Prime Minister Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 6
November 1985); note - will be replaced in the October 1995 elections
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
- results - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Conservative) 46.2%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995) was appointed by the president following the October 1995 legislative elections
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996) was
elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage; election last
held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001); results -
Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Conservative)
46.2%
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera
GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995) was appointed by the president
following the October 1995 legislative elections
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995)
- cabinet :
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
- following assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Conservative) 46.2%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES
(since 28 October 1995)
cabinet : Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative
body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
following assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or
leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by
the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote -
Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Conservative)
46.2%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
- following assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote-Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Social Democrat) 46.2%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES
(since 28 October 1995)cabinet : cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative
body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
following assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or
leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by
the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote -Jorge vote-Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Conservative) (Social
Democrat) 46.2%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote--Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Social Democrat) 46.2%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES
GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative
body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
2001); following assembly legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or
minister by
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent ofvote-Jorge vote--Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Social
Democrat) 46.2%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1996 (next to be held NA January 2001);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA (Social Democrat) 46.2%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO elected president; percent of
vote--Jorge
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996) head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES (since 28 October 1995) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president election results: Jorge SAMPAIO re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)1996 2001 (next to be held NA January 2001); 2006); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the presidentelected re-elected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 53.8%, Anibal CAVACO SILVA 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 46.2% 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO Barroso (since 6 April 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%,
- Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%,
- Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Jose Manuel de Oliviera GUTERRES DURAO Barroso (since 28 October 1995) 6 April 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO BARROSO (since 6 April 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%,
- Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%,
- Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO Barroso BARROSO (since 6 April 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES (since 17 July 2004);
- note - Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO BARROSO resigned 5 July 2004 to take over the Presidency of the European Commission;
- Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES and his government resigned 11 December 2004, but will stay on in a caretaker capacity until February 2005 elections
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%,
- Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%,
- Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the presidenthead of government: Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES (since 17 July 2004); note - Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO BARROSO (since 6 April 2002) resigned 5 July 2004 to take over the Presidency of the European Commission; Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES and his government resigned 11 December 2004, but will stay on in a caretaker capacity until February 2005 elections
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
- chief of state:
- President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES (since 12 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held January 2006);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president;
- percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%,
- Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%,
- Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO (since 9 March 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES (since 17 July 2004); note - Prime Minister Jose Manuel DURAO BARROSO resigned 5 July 2004 to take over the Presidency of the European Commission; Prime Minister Pedro SANTANA LOPES and his government resigned 11 December 2004, but will stay on in a caretaker capacity until February 2005 elections SOCRATES (since 12 March 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 January 2001 (next to be held NA January 2006); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO reelected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1%
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO Silva (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES (since 12 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 January 2006 (next to be held January 2011);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO Silva elected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO Silva 50.6%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%,
- Mario SOARES 14.3%,
- Jeronimo de SOUSA 8.5%,
- Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
chief of state: President Jorge SAMPAIO Anibal CAVACO Silva (since 9 March 1996) 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES (since 12 March 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 22 January 2001 2006 (next to be held January 2006); 2011); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Jorge SAMPAIO reelected Anibal CAVACO Silva elected president; percent of vote - Jorge SAMPAIO (Socialist) 55.8%, Joaquim FERREIRA Do Amaral (Social Democrat) 34.5%, Antonio ABREU (Communist) 5.1% Anibal CAVACO Silva 50.6%, Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%, Mario SOARES 14.3%, Jeronimo de SOUSA 8.5%, Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%,
- Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%,
- Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%,
- Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
chief of state: President Anibal CAVACO Silva SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Anibal CAVACO Silva SILVA elected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO Silva SILVA 50.6%, Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%, Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%, Jeronimo de DE SOUSA 8.5%, Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%,
- Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%,
- Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%,
- Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
chief of state:
President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
note:
there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%, Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%, Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%, Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%, Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%,
- Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%,
- Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%,
- Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
chief of state:
President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa (since 12 March 2005)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 January 2006 (next to be held in January 2011); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%, Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%, Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%, Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%, Franciso LOUCA 5.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pedro Manuel Mamede PASSOS COELHO (since 21 June 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 January 2011 (next to be held in January 2016);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 53%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 19.8%,
- Fernando NOBRE 14.1%,
- Francisco LOPES 7.1%,
- Manuel COELHO 4.5%,
- Defensor MOURA 1.6%
chief of state:
President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jose SOCRATES Carvalho Pinto de Sousa Pedro Manuel Mamede PASSOS COELHO (since 12 March 2005) 21 June 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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note:
there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 23 January 2006 2011 (next to be held in January 2011); 2016); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
Anibal CAVACO SILVA elected reelected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 50.6%, 53%, Manuel ALEGRE 20.7%, Mario Alberto Nobre Lopes SOARES 14.3%, Jeronimo DE SOUSA 8.5%, Franciso LOUCA 5.3% 19.8%, Fernando NOBRE 14.1%, Francisco LOPES 7.1%, Manuel COELHO 4.5%, Defensor MOURA 1.6%
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pedro Manuel PASSOS COELHO Mamede (since 21 June 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 January 2011 (next to be held in January 2016);
- following legislative elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 53%,
- Manuel ALEGRE 19.8%,
- Fernando NOBRE 14.1%,
- Francisco LOPES 7.1%,
- Manuel COELHO 4.5%,
- Defensor MOURA 1.6%
chief of state:
President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Pedro Manuel Mamede PASSOS COELHO Mamede (since 21 June 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 January 2011 (next to be held in January 2016); following legislative elections, elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
Anibal CAVACO SILVA reelected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA 53%, Manuel ALEGRE 19.8%, Fernando NOBRE 14.1%, Francisco LOPES 7.1%, Manuel COELHO 4.5%, Defensor MOURA 1.6%
- chief of state:
- President Anibal CAVACO SILVA (since 9 March 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pedro Manuel PASSOS COELHO Mamede (since 21 June 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 January 2011 (next to be held in January 2016);
- following legislative elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Anibal CAVACO SILVA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA (PPD/PSD) 53%,
- Manuel ALEGRE (PS) 19.8%,
- Fernando NOBRE (independent) 14.1%,
- Francisco LOPES (independent) 7.1%,
- Manuel COELHO 4.5%,
- other 1.5%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
note:
there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 January 2011 (next to be held in January 2016); following legislative elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:Defensor MOURA 1.6% other 1.5%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in January 2021);
- following legislative elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATISA (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Anibal CAVACO SILVA Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2006) 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Pedro Manuel PASSOS COELHO Mamede Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 21 June 2011) 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 24 January 2011 2016 (next to be held in January 2016); 2021); following legislative elections which must be held by October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Anibal CAVACO SILVA reelected Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; percent of vote - Anibal CAVACO SILVA (PPD/PSD) 53%, Manuel ALEGRE (PS) 19.8%, Fernando NOBRE Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVA (independent) 14.1%, Francisco LOPES 22.9%, Marisa MATISA (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 7.1%, Manuel COELHO 4.5%, 4.2%, other 1.5% 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in January 2021);
- following legislative elections last held in October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition was appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATISA (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in January 2021); following legislative elections which must be last held by in October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATISA (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in January 2021);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in January 2021); following legislative elections last held in October 2015, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition was is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATISA MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held on 31 January 2021);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2016 (next to be held in on 31 January 2021); following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 12.97%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.32%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 3.95%, other 6.16%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2016 2021 (next to be held on 31 in January 2021); 2026); following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, Antonio Sampaio da NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 12.97%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.32%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria de BELEM (independent) 4.2%, 3.95%, other 10.8% 6.16%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- 2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 3.9%, other 6.2%
- 2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026); following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results: 2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 12.97%, 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.32%, 4.3%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 3.95%, 3.9%, other 6.16% 6.2%
2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015; resigned on 7 November 2023 but remains in caretaker status until new elections on 10 March 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held on 10 March 2024);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- 2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, other 10.1%
- 2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA (since 24 November 2015) 2015; resigned on 7 November 2023 but remains in caretaker status until new elections on 10 March 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026); on 10 March 2024); following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 3.9%, other 6.2% 10.1%
2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis MONTENEGRO (since 2 April 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026);
- following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
- election results:
- 2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, other 10.1%
- 2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA MONTENEGRO (since 24 November 2015; resigned on 7 November 2023 but remains in caretaker status until new elections on 10 March 2 April 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held on 10 March 2024); in January 2026); following legislative elections the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president
election results:
2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, other 10.1%
2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
- chief of state:
- President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonio Luis MONTENEGRO (since 2 April 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister
- most recent election date:
- 24 January 2021
- election results:
- 2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, other 10.1%
- 2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
- expected date of next election:
- January 2026
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
chief of state: President Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (since 9 March 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Antonio Luis MONTENEGRO (since 2 April 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 January 2021 (next to be held in January 2026); following legislative elections elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed as prime minister by the president
most recent election date: 24 January 2021
election results:
2021: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 60.7%, Ana GOMES (ran as an independent but is a member of PS) 13%, Andre VENTURA (CH) 11.9%, João FERREIRA (PCP-PEV) 4.3%, other 10.1%
2016: Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA elected president in the first round; percent of vote - Marcelo REBELO DE SOUSA (PSD) 52%, António SAMPAIO DA NOVOA (independent) 22.9%, Marisa MATIAS (BE) 10.1%, Maria DE BELEM ROSEIRA (PS) 4.2%, other 10.8%
expected date of next election: January 2026
note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president
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