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In the midst of former scratches, advisors or businessmen, there are still several rookie names in Parliament who have already given to talk, such as Ricardo Lopes Reis, from the arrival, who celebrated the death of Odair Moniz, and PS rapper Rapper for their comments about the conflict in Ukraine.
The new legislature of the Assembly of the Republic will start with 44 debutants: 20 women and 24 men which, for the first time, assume parliamentary functions.
The arrival leads the list with 15 new deputies, followed by PSD and PS with 12 each, liberal initiative with three, free with one and together for the people (JPP) with one-the latter also debuting as political force in parliament.
Arrives calls former advisors and ex-family
The arrival stands out not only by the number of rookies, but also for the variety of profiles. Among them, it is Cláudia Sofia StephenNurse at Setúbal Hospital, where André Ventura recently held a catheterization. The new deputy was not on duty that day, as it was in a campaign action.
The bench also includes entrepreneurs, lawyers and several former party advisors, such as Paulo Dry, Patrícia Almeida e Rui Miguel Cardoso. The entrepreneur João Lopes Aleixograduated in management from the Catholic University, rugby practitioner and experienced in the luxury real estate marketit is also one of the new faces.
Catarina Salgueiroa lawyer and sister of Tauromáquico knight João Salgueiro, is another rookie, as well as José DottiFormer Catarina Salgueiro. The veterinarian Francisco Lima He was elected by the Azores, the same circle that elected Miguel Arruda last year, the former deputy who was caught stolen bags at the airport.
One of the youngest is Ricardo Lopes Reis25, who generated controversy with a publication on the X (former Twitter) network where he commented on Odair Moniz’s death at the hands of PSP. “Minus one criminal, except one voter in the block“, he wrote.
PSD bets on mayors
In the PSD, the new deputies reflect a clear bet on local structures and young partisans. Among the most notable are three chamber presidents: Fernando Eirão Queiroga (Boticas), Ricardo Aires (Vila de Rei) and João Esteves (Arcos de Valdevez). Rui Rocha Pereiraleader of the PSD of Gaia, SOFIA FERNANDEScouncilor in Vila Nova de Famalicão and Barbara Correiamunicipal deputy in Loulé, are other debutants.
Figures with technical and governant experience are also added as Ana Marques Xaviercurrent Secretary of State for Defense. The leader of social democratic youth, João Pedro Louroalso enters Parliament at 31, as well as the International Relations Specialist Francisco Figueira.
PS RECRUTA RAPDIVA
The socialist bench also has a significant renewal, despite having lost deputies. One of the most media names is the Luso-Angolan rapper Eva Alexandreknown as rapid. In 2022, he published a video where he baked about the war in Ukraine: “I am African, ‘I’m shit for the war in Ukraine. These guys who kill each other as we kill ourselves. They don’t care about us, so we don’t care. ”
Other newcomers include Sofia Pereirayoung leader of the socialist youths, and FERNANDO ARAÚJOformer SNS director and outstanding health figure for his management work at Hospital São João. There are still several mayors at the end of his term, such as Emanuel Câmara (Porto Moniz) and Rui Santos (Vila Real).
Other premieres
The liberal initiative welcomes three new deputies, including party founders as Angelique Inês da Teresamarketing specialist, and Miguel Rangel. Jorge Miguel Teixeiraformer municipal candidate, also arrives in Parliament.
Already in the free, stands out Patrícia Serrano GonçalvesUniversity Professor and Doctorate in Physics, who until now performing functions in the Lisbon Vereation.
One of the great news of this legislature is the entrance of Together for the People (JPP) in Parliament. The elected deputy, Filipe SousaMadeiran mayor, will be the only party representative, with air mobility between the priority themes of his agenda.
