President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is Re-elected
26 January 2021
On 24th January 2021, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa won the election for President of the Portuguese Republic for the second time.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been in office since March 2016 and will now continue his presidency for five more years. In his speech after winning the election, the President stated that his first mission is to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic.
This election was won by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa with more than 60% of votes in the first round, and it brings a sense of stability and moderation, which are core values during the phase that Portugal is facing at the moment, both politically and economically.
A nova legislação veio transformar o regime das Autorizações de Residência para cidadãos da CPLP. Entre as principais mudanças, destaca-se a introdução de um cartão físico com validade de 2 anos, a necessidade de visto consular prévio, e o acesso à livre circulação no Espaço Schengen – algo até agora inacessível com este tipo de autorização.
Bought a new or recently renovated home in Portugal, only to find leaks, cracks, or other defects? You may be entitled to legal protection under Portuguese law, with warranty periods ranging from five to ten years. Learn how to identify defects, notify the responsible party, and take action. This article explains your rights and the steps to protect your investment.
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