António Vitorino
António Vitorino is a prominent Portuguese politician and lawyer, known for his roles as Minister of the Presidency and Minister of National Defense in the government of António Guterres. He has also served as the president of the National Council for Migration and Asylum. Vitorino has been considered a strong candidate for the presidency of Portugal, particularly in the lead-up to the 2026 elections. Although he has maintained a low profile, he is recognized as a favored candidate by the Socialist Party leadership. His political engagements include participation in discussions on migration policies and the future of Portuguese democracy.
Born on Mar 16, 1957 (68 years old)
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Portugal:
António Vitorino was represented at the convention by Vitalino Canas.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino is a commentator on one of the panels.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino emphasized the importance of political convergence in his speech.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino calls for a broader agreement on family reunification regarding immigration.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino was seen as a potential candidate for the presidency.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino is the historical socialist and the campaign's mandator, known for his important institutional roles.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino is noted as being outside the current socialist leadership.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino recently decided not to run for the presidency, which influenced Augusto Santos Silva's reflections on his own candidacy.
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Portugal:
António Vitorino announced that he will not run for the presidential elections next year.
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