Leaders' Conference Held Twice Preceding the Commencement of the New Term
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Get the Lowdown on Portugal's Upcoming Legislative Session
Got the scoop on the Parliamentary leaders' confab soon'a, thanks to Social Democrat deputy, Jorge Paulo Oliveira! Here's the skinny:
From this crew of bigwigs, there's usually two huddles before the start of a new legislative session. One shortly after the election, and another on the eve of the initial session of the new term, ol' Jorge dropped the knowledge.
These powwows, following the early election on May 18, are all about making some crucial decisions for the kickoff of the new legislative session. Like picking the leaders for the provisional board and setting the agenda for the first session. Maybe it'll just be the Prez of the Assembly of the Republic they're choosing, or perhaps they've got the vices, secretaries, and the Administration Council in their sights too.
Aside from that, they'll be planning the Commission for Verifying the Elected Deputies, plus hashing out the seating plans and room assignments for each parliamentary clique.
By the way, the electoral rules call for completing the general tally of the election results within ten days after the election, which'll be May 28. And the first session of the new legislative term's gotta happen on the third day post-publication of the official election results map and the list of delegates.
But ol' Jorge warned not to pinpoint the date just yet, 'cause the exact date ain't set in stone just yet.
Bonus Read:Tomorrow's a government debate day in Parliament, all thanks to PCP's suggested blackout!
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The deets on the upcoming legislative election in Portugal are floating around, but the specifics on the schedule for the inaugural session of the new legislative term, including the dates for the parliamentary gatherings and the elections for the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretaries, and the Administration Council are still hush-hush.
Here's the gist:
- Legislative Election: Happening May 18, 2025[1][5].
- Parliamentary Proceedings: After the election, the Portuguese Parliament (Assembleia da República) starts forming the new legislative term by selecting key dates for the inaugural session and choosing crucial positions.
- Election of Leaders: The elections for the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretaries, and the Administration Council normally take place during the first session after the election. However, specific dates are missing from the available information.
For the exact dates and agenda, keeping tabs on official Portuguese government announcements or parliamentary updates is a good shout!
- Jorge Paulo Oliveira revealed that the Portuguese government will hold two meetings before the commencement of the new legislative session, one shortly after the election and another on the eve of the initial session.
- During these meetings, crucial decisions will be made, such as selecting the leaders for the provisional board, setting the agenda for the first session, and planning the Commission for Verifying the Elected Deputies.
- The completion of the general tally of the election results is expected within ten days after the election, on May 28, and the first session of the new legislative term will commence on the third day post-publication of the official election results map and the list of delegates, although the exact date is yet to be set.
- Policy-and-legislation, general news, and political proceedings will continue in Portugal's Parliament as the government debate day approaches, with new developments expected in the days ahead.
