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Augusto Santos Silva
Augusto Ernesto dos Santos Silva (born 20 August 1956) is a Portuguese sociology, sociologist, university professor, and politician who has been the President of the Assembly of the Republic (Portugal), Assembly of the Republic since 2022, in the 15th Legislature of the Third Portuguese Republic, 15th Legislature. From November 2015 to March 2022, he was the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs (Portugal), Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the XXI Constitutional Government of Portugal, XXI and XXII Constitutional Government of Portugal, XXII Constitutional Governments led by Prime Minister of Portugal, Prime Minister António Costa. Santos Silva had previously served in a number of ministerial roles, namely Ministry of Education (Portugal), Minister of Education (2000–2001), Ministry of Culture (Portugal), Minister of Culture (2001–2002), Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (Portugal), Minister of Parliamentary Affairs (2005–2009), and Ministry of National Defence (Portugal), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excellency
Excellency is an honorific style given to certain high-level officers of a sovereign state, officials of an international organization, or members of an aristocracy. Once entitled to the title "Excellency", the holder usually retains the right to that courtesy throughout their lifetime, although in some cases the title is attached to a particular office, and is held only for the duration of that office. Generally people addressed as ''Excellency'' are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, Roman Catholic bishops and high-ranking ecclesiastics and others holding equivalent rank (e.g., heads of international organizations). Members of royal families generally have distinct addresses (Majesty, Highness, etc.) It is sometimes misinterpreted as a title of office in itself, but in fact is an honorific that precedes various titles (such as Mr. President, and so on), both in speech and in writing. In reference to such an official, it takes the form ''His'' or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Parliamentary Affairs (Portugal)
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is the member of the Government of Portugal responsible for its relations with the Assembly of the Republic and other parliamentary groups. External linksOfficial page of the Government of Portugal Parliamentary Affairs ''Parliamentary Affairs'' is a British peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal. Founded in 1947, it focuses on the government and politics of the United Kingdom, and also covers parliamentary systems across the world. It is published by the Oxf ... Parliamentary affairs ministries {{Portugal-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Council Of Europe
The Council of Europe (CoE; french: Conseil de l'Europe, ) is an international organisation founded in the wake of World War II to uphold European Convention on Human Rights, human rights, democracy and the Law in Europe, rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it has 46 member states, with a population of approximately 675 million; it operates with an annual budget of approximately 500 million euros. The organisation is distinct from the European Union (EU), although it is sometimes confused with it, partly because the EU has adopted the original Flag of Europe, European flag, created for the Council of Europe in 1955, as well as the Anthem of Europe, European anthem. No country has ever joined the EU without first belonging to the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe is an official United Nations General Assembly observers, United Nations Observer. Being an international organization, the Council of Europe cannot make laws, but it does have the ability to push for the enf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Portugal
The prime minister of Portugal ( pt, primeiro-ministro; ) is the head of government of Portugal. As head of government, the prime minister coordinates the actions of ministers, represents the Government of Portugal to the other bodies of state, is accountable to Assembly of the Republic (Portugal), parliament and keeps the President of Portugal, president informed. The prime minister can hold the role of head of government with the portfolio of one or more ministries. There is no limit to the number of terms a person can serve as prime minister. The prime minister is appointed by the president of Portugal following Portuguese Legislative Elections, legislative elections, after having heard the parties represented in the parliament. Usually, the person named is the leader of the largest party in the previous election, but there have been exceptions over the years. History Since the Middle Ages, some officers of the Portuguese Crown gained precedence over the others, serving as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXII Constitutional Government Of Portugal
The XXII Constitutional Government of Portugal ( pt, XXII Governo Constitucional de Portugal) was the 22nd cabinet of the Portuguese government since the establishment of the current constitution. It was established on 26 October 2019 as a Socialist Party (PS) minority government led by Prime Minister António Costa António Luís Santos da Costa GCIH (; born 17 July 1961) is a Portuguese lawyer and politician serving as the 119th and current prime minister of Portugal since 26 November 2015, presiding over the XXI (2015–2019), XXII (2019–2022) and ..., and ended on 30 March 2022. Composition References External links Official website(Portuguese) {{EU governments 2019 establishments in Portugal Cabinets established in 2019 Constitutional Governments of Portugal António Costa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXI Constitutional Government Of Portugal
The XXI Constitutional Government of Portugal ( pt, XXI Governo Constitucional de Portugal) was the 21st Cabinet (government), cabinet of the Government of Portugal, Portuguese government since the establishment of the current constitution. It was established on 26 November 2015 as a Socialist Party (Portugal), Socialist Party (PS) minority government led by Prime Minister of Portugal, Prime Minister António Costa, and ended on 26 October 2019. Background After the Portuguese legislative election, 2015, 2015 legislative election had resulted in a hung parliament, the leader of the Portugal Ahead alliance (Social Democratic Party (Portugal), PPD/PSD.CDS – People's Party, CDS–PP), then Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho was given the task of forming a new government. However, as his XX Constitutional Government of Portugal, minority government failed to secure support by any other party, notably the Socialist, the Government Programme was Motion of no confidence, rejected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Foreign Affairs (Portugal)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal is in charge of conducting the foreign policy established by the Portuguese government, representing the country in many international meetings. The current minister is João Gomes Cravinho. The following is a list of office holders since 1936: Ministers of Foreign Affairs * 1936–1947: António de Oliveira Salazar * 1947–1950: José Caeiro da Mata * 1950–1956: Paulo Cunha ''(1st time)'' * 1956–1957: Marcelo Caetano ''(1st time)'' * 1957: Paulo Cunha ''(2nd time)'' * 1957: Marcelo Caetano ''(2nd time)'' * 1957–1958: Paulo Cunha ''(3rd time)'' * 1958–1961: Marcello Mathias * 1961–1969: Alberto Franco Nogueira * 1969–1970: Marcelo Caetano ''(3rd time)'' * 1970–1974: Rui Patrício * 1974–1975: Mário Soares ''(1st time), 1st after the Carnation Revolution'' * 1975: Ernesto Melo Antunes ''(1st time)'' * 1975: Mário Ruivo * 1975–1976: Ernesto Melo Antunes ''(2nd time)'' * 1976–1977: José Medeiros Ferreira ''(1st ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Legislature Of The Third Portuguese Republic
The 15th Legislature of the Third Portuguese Republic ( pt, XV Legislatura da Terceira República Portuguesa) is the meeting of the Assembly of the Republic (Portugal), Assembly of the Republic that was elected in the 2022 Portuguese legislative election. List of members References {{Reflist Assembly of the Republic (Portugal) 2022 establishments in Portugal Current legislatures, Assembly of the Republic of Portugal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assembly Of The Republic (Portugal)
The Assembly of the Republic (Portuguese: ''Assembleia da República'', ), commonly referred to as simply Parliament (Portuguese: ''Parlamento''), is the unicameral parliament of Portugal. According to the Constitution of Portugal, the parliament "is the representative assembly of all Portuguese citizens". The constitution names the assembly as one of the country's organs of supreme authority. It is located in a historical building in Lisbon, referred to as '' Palácio de São Bento'' (Palace of Saint Benedict), the site of an old Benedictine monastery. The ''Palácio de São Bento'' has been the seat of the Portuguese parliaments since 1834 (Cortes until 1910, Congress from 1911 to 1926 and National Assembly from 1933 to 1974). Powers and duties of the Assembly The Assembly of the Republic's powers derive from its ability to dismiss a government through a vote of no confidence, to change the country's laws, and to amend the constitution (which requires a majority of two-thirds). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politician
A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected office in government. Politicians propose, support, reject and create laws that govern the land and by an extension of its people. Broadly speaking, a politician can be anyone who seeks to achieve political power in a government. Identity Politicians are people who are politically active, especially in party politics. Political positions range from local governments to state governments to federal governments to international governments. All ''government leaders'' are considered politicians. Media and rhetoric Politicians are known for their rhetoric, as in speeches or campaign advertisements. They are especially known for using common themes that allow them to develop their political positions in terms familiar to the voters. Politicians of necessity become expert users of the media. Politicians in the 19th century made heavy use of newspapers, magazines, and pamphlets, as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sociology
Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of Interpersonal ties, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. It uses various methods of Empirical research, empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change. While some sociologists conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, others focus primarily on refining the Theory, theoretical understanding of social processes and phenomenology (sociology), phenomenological method. Subject matter can range from Microsociology, micro-level analyses of society (i.e. of individual interaction and agency (sociology), agency) to Macrosociology, macro-level analyses (i.e. of social systems and social structure). Traditional focuses of sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, sociology of religion, religion, secularization, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilherme D'Oliveira Martins
Guilherme Valdemar Pereira de Oliveira Martins (Lisbon, 23 September 1952) is a Portuguese lawyer and politician. His great-great-great uncle was Joaquim Pedro de Oliveira Martins. Biography Martins graduated with a law degree and master's degree in Juridical Economic Science and was an assistant professor at the Law Faculty, University of Lisbon, from 1977–1985. He was Juridical Consultant of the Ministry of Finance and Industry and Commerce between 1975 and 1986 and Director of Juridical Services of the Directorate General of the Treasury. Between 1987 and 1995 he was also a professor at the International University. He was a founder of the Social Democratic Youth in 1974, and deputy secretary general of the Popular Democratic Party in 1975. He abandoned that party in April 1979, in a division that gave rise to the Independent Social Democrats Action. In the same year, he was called to perform duties as chief of António Sousa Franco’s Office, who was the Finance Minist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
