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Former Portuguese President Cavaco Silva Outlines Six "Behavioral Rules" for Next President
In a recent statement, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, the former Prime Minister and President of Portugal, has outlined six "behavioral rules" for the next President of the Republic. Cavaco Silva, who served as President from 2006 to 2016 and was also the Prime Minister from 1985 to 1995, emphasizes that these rules are based on his experience and knowledge accumulated in the exercise of these functions.
The former head of state believes that a good President should have a good dose of political experience to contribute to higher national interests. Luís Marques Mendes, who belongs to Cavaco Silva's party (PSD), is still on the list, having served as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in José Durão Barroso's government. António José Seguro, from the PS, is also still on the list, having briefly served as Minister of State under then Prime Minister António Guterres.
However, two main political candidates, Admiral Gouveia e Melo and André Ventura, are excluded from Cavaco Silva's list due to their lack of experience in political offices. Cavaco Silva suggests that these requirements are essential for a President to act as a last resort in case of a major crisis.
The rules include respect for the Constitution and democracy, defense of political stability, impartiality, sobriety, avoiding political intrigues, and speaking the truth. Cavaco Silva warns that presidential candidates may promise anything during a campaign but the President's role is not to legislate or decide policy. Instead, the President should uphold these behavioral rules to ensure the magistracy of influence that Portugal needs in the next five years.
Cavaco Silva's statement comes at a time when the current major candidates listed for the next U.S. presidential election are Donald Trump for the Republicans and Kamala Harris for the Democrats, both with extensive political experience; Trump has previously served as president and Harris as Vice President. These candidates, with their knowledge, political experience, and personal qualities, are well-equipped to govern and act decisively in crisis situations over the next five years, according to Cavaco Silva.
However, Cavaco Silva questions whether all the presidential candidates have the political experience, knowledge, and personal attributes to promote the magistracy of influence that Portugal needs. The text aims to make voters question who, in fact, will best serve the country. Cavaco Silva emphasizes that talking is relatively easy, but doing well is more difficult. Without effective knowledge of democracy's institutions, party life, and government tasks, it will be difficult for a President to have a positive influence.
Despite his outlining of these rules, Cavaco Silva did not reveal which candidate he considers more suitable for the next presidential elections. Nonetheless, his statement serves as a reminder of the importance of political experience and personal qualities in a President, especially in times of crisis.
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