António José Seguro is the President of the Portuguese Republic
Background
António José Seguro is the President of the Portuguese Republic. He won the presidential election in a second round on 8 February 2026 and his inauguration took place in the Assembleia da República on 9 March 2026, when the term of his predecessor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa ended. The Portuguese Government's portal records Prime Minister Luís Montenegro wishing him the greatest success and expecting loyal and productive cooperation between institutions.
Election:
Second round, 8 February 2026
Inauguration:
9 March 2026, Assembleia da República
Predecessor:
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
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In plain words
Assembleia da República Assembly of the Republic — Portugal's national parliament.