Portugal celebrates 116th anniversary of the Republic

5 de Outubro Portuguese Republic anniversary António José Seguro state budget parliamentary openness

Portugal is celebrating the 116th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic. President António José Seguro delivered his first official speech during the commemorations in Lisbon, where he called for political responsibility and warned against the erosion of trust in public institutions. He emphasized that democracy is not guaranteed and urged for stability and inter-party consensus, specifically praising the cooperation between the Government and the Socialist Party (PS) regarding the 2027 State Budget.

To mark the occasion, the President has opened the gardens of the Belém Palace and the Presidency Museum to the public for free access. Additionally, the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, announced that the Parliament will now be open to the public every Saturday to increase civic engagement and transparency.

In his address, Seguro also touched upon social issues, including the cost of living, housing, and the importance of valuing teachers as essential pillars of the Republic. He advocated for a political culture that addresses the root causes of societal problems rather than just treating symptoms.

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António José Seguro · Assembleia da República · Assembly of the Republic · Belém National Palace · Carlos Moedas · José Pedro Aguiar-Branco · Luís Montenegro · Palácio de Belém · Portugal

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[● 3 SOURCES] President António José Seguro will open the gardens of the Belém National Palace and the Presidency Museum to the public. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] President António José Seguro will deliver his first speech at the anniversary ceremony in Lisbon's Praça do Município at 10:30. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] The events mark the 116th anniversary of the implementation of the Republic in Portugal. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] Assembly President José Pedro Aguiar-Branco will symbolically open the Parliament's main atrium doors at 14:30. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] The museum will be open to the public from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] Entry to the museum and gardens is free of charge. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] The palace gardens will be open for visits between 15:00 and 18:00. www.sabado.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] The Parliament will be open to citizens on Monday afternoon. www.sabado.pt