Portugal

Ângela Almeida is a Portuguese politician and former teacher who served as a deputy to the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal representing the Social Democratic Party for the Aveiro constituency following the 2024 legislative election. In addition to her national parliamentary duties, where she joined the Education and Science Committee, she has served as mayor of Esgueira and as a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Parishes. Her parliamentary tenure concluded after she was removed from candidate lists following controversies regarding her academic qualifications.

Cláudia Maria Cruz Santos is a Portuguese politician and academic who has served as a member of the Assembly of the Republic since 2019, representing the Aveiro constituency. A member of the Socialist Party, she currently acts as the party's coordinator on the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Rights, Liberties and Guarantees. Beyond her political career, she is a professor and researcher at the University of Coimbra, specializing in legal and criminal sciences. She has contributed extensively to legal literature and is also a published novelist.

Mário Amorim Lopes is a Portuguese politician and academic serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. First elected in 2024 to represent the Aveiro district, he was re-elected in 2025 and subsequently appointed as the parliamentary leader for the Liberal Initiative. Beyond his legislative duties, he is an assistant professor at the University of Porto and a researcher specializing in health economics and public policy. He maintains an active academic career, contributing to various research associations and institutions.

Susana Correia is a Portuguese politician serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic since 2019. Born in Santa Maria da Feira, she holds degrees in marketing, accounting, and administration from the University of Aveiro. Before her national political career, she worked at the Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga and served as president of the Espargo parish council and as a municipal councillor in Santa Maria da Feira. A member of the Socialist Party, she has focused on health and foreign affairs policy during her parliamentary tenure.

Jorge Galveias is a Portuguese politician and member of the Assembly of the Republic representing the Aveiro constituency. A prominent figure within the Chega party, he has served as a municipal coordinator and as chairman of the party's Congressional table. Before entering national politics, he worked as a management director in advertising and founded the tourism business Lisbon Holidays. In parliament, he has been active on committees concerning culture, communication, youth, and sports, and he currently serves as a vice-president of the Chega parliamentary group.

Maria José Aguiar is a Portuguese politician and educator serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. Born in 1968 in Vale de Cambra, she holds a degree in visual education and previously worked as a schoolteacher. A member of the right-wing CHEGA party, she was first elected to the national parliament in March 2024 representing the Aveiro constituency and was re-elected in 2025. Within the legislature, she has served as the coordinator for the CHEGA parliamentary group on the Committee on Education and Science.

Pedro Nuno Santos is a Portuguese politician and economist who currently serves as a Deputy to the Assembly of the Republic. A prominent figure on the left wing of the Socialist Party, he previously held significant government roles, including Minister of Infrastructure and Housing from 2019 to 2022 and Secretary of State for Parliamentary Affairs. He served as Secretary-General of the Socialist Party from January 2024 until May 2025, leading the party through two legislative elections. Known for his advocacy of left-wing political alliances, he was a key architect of the 'geringonça' governing solution.

Fátima Amorim is a Portuguese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo, a historic city and municipality located on Terceira Island in the Azores. As the head of the municipal government, she oversees the administration of the city, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its significant cultural and historical importance. Her leadership focuses on the preservation of the city's unique architectural heritage while managing the local government's responsibilities for the municipality's nineteen parishes.

Francisco César is a Portuguese politician and economist currently serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic and as the leader of the Socialist Party in the Azores. He previously served as a deputy in the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores from 2008 to 2022. An economist by training, he has held various leadership roles within the Socialist Party and has been active in municipal politics in Ponta Delgada. He is the son of Carlos César, a prominent figure in Portuguese politics and former president of the Regional Government of the Azores.

Miguel Arruda is a Portuguese politician currently serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. Elected in 2024 representing the Chega party, he was expelled in January 2025 following a police investigation into allegations of luggage theft at airports, which he denies. He now sits as an independent member. Arruda, who holds degrees in biological and biomedical sciences, previously served as a sergeant in the Portuguese Army and as a technical specialist. He is known for his far-right political views, including expressions of admiration for the Estado Novo regime and controversial interactions with neo-Nazi figures.

Pedro Nascimento Cabral is a Portuguese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Ponta Delgada, the executive capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. He holds the top administrative position in the municipality, overseeing local governance and public policy for the region's largest city. His leadership role involves managing the municipal infrastructure and representing the interests of the residents of Ponta Delgada within the broader Azorean political framework.

Diva Ribeiro is a Portuguese politician and mathematics teacher who serves as a member of the Assembly of the Republic. Born in Beja in 1974, she previously held a long-standing membership with the Social Democratic Party from 1986 to 2020. Elected in 2024 as a representative for the CHEGA party in the Beja constituency, she has focused her legislative work on the needs of the agricultural sector. Her tenure has been marked by controversy, including a widely condemned 2025 incident involving remarks directed at a fellow parliamentarian.

Gonçalo Valente is a Portuguese politician currently serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to his election to the national parliament, he was active in regional politics, serving as the president of the Social Democratic Party in the Beja District from 2019 to 2024. Throughout his career, he has focused on representing the interests of the Alentejo region within the national legislative framework.

Rodrigo Alves Taxa is a Portuguese politician, jurist, and writer serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic for the Braga constituency. A member of the Chega party, he previously served as the president of the party's national jurisdictional council and worked as a legal advisor to the parliamentary group. Known for his conservative and right-wing political views, he is a vocal advocate for national history and rural traditions. He also serves as a municipal deputy in Coruche, where he has focused on transparency and administrative reform.

Ricardo Rio is a Portuguese politician and economist currently serving as the Mayor of Braga. A member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), he was first elected to the position in 2013, ending 37 years of Socialist Party governance in the city. Rio has since secured consecutive re-elections, including an absolute majority in 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on urban modernization, economic development, and the transformation of Braga into a smart city. Before his mayoral career, he served as a member of the Braga Municipal Assembly and held various roles in economic management and public administration.

Ana Santos is a Portuguese politician and lawyer born on April 21, 1967. She studied law at the University of Coimbra and served as president of the Law Society of Braga. In the 2024 national election, she was elected as a deputy to the Assembly of the Republic representing the Social Democratic Party as part of the Democratic Alliance coalition for the Braga constituency, where she participated in parliamentary committees concerning constitutional matters, rights, liberties, guarantees, and transparency before concluding her term in 2025.

Clara Marques Mendes is a Portuguese lawyer and politician currently serving as the Secretary of State for Social Action and Inclusion. A member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), she was first elected to the Assembly of the Republic in 2011 representing the Braga district and has been re-elected in every subsequent legislative election. Before her national political career, she practiced law in Fafe and served as a deputy in the municipal assembly of Fafe from 2013 to 2020. Throughout her parliamentary tenure, she has focused on labor, social security, and economic recovery initiatives.

Filipe Melo is a Portuguese politician and business manager currently serving as a member of the Assembly of the Republic for the Braga constituency. A member of the Chega party, he has held various roles including municipal councilor in Braga and councilman in Vila Verde. Before entering politics, he worked as a banker for fifteen years at Banco Espírito Santo and later transitioned into business management. Throughout his political career, Melo has been a polarizing figure, frequently involved in parliamentary controversies and internal party disputes, while maintaining a focus on nationalist and conservative policy themes.