Filipe Sousa
Filipe Sousa is a prominent Portuguese politician and the leader of the Juntos pelo Povo (JPP) party, which he has headed since its inception in 2015. Recently elected as the first deputy from the JPP in the Assembly of the Republic, he represents the Madeira electoral circle. Sousa, who has served as the Mayor of Santa Cruz since 2013, is known for his commitment to addressing local issues, including the need for improved transportation links and social mobility subsidies for Madeirans. His party, founded in 2008, emerged from a citizens' movement aiming to provide a voice for the community, and has focused on humanistic values and inclusivity in its political agenda. In light of the recent rise of extreme-right politics, Sousa emphasizes the importance of addressing governance failures while advocating for the needs of Madeira and its residents.
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Filipe Sousa is a regular user of the A7 highway who is frustrated with the ongoing traffic issues caused by tunnel restrictions.
Trânsito lento na autoestrada no Luxemburgo. Um pesadelo para os condutores
Luxembourg· 2026-03-05
Filipe Sousa is a deputy from JPP and part of the working group overseeing the privatization.
Grupo de trabalho inicia audições sobre venda da TAP à porta fechada | TAP
Portugal· 2026-02-19
Filipe Sousa is the sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo who proposed the exclusive use of aguardente from the Douro region for the production of Port wine.
AR ignora estudo do Governo e aprova uso de aguardente duriense no vinho do Porto | EconomiaPortugal· 2026-01-31
Filipe Sousa praised the decision for allowing more effective control despite acknowledging it was not a 'perfect diploma'.
“Injusta” e “desequilibrada” ou “peca por tardia”: reacções à lei de estrangeiros | Lei de estrangeirosPortugal· 2025-10-16
Filipe Sousa, the sole deputy of JPP, demands answers regarding the multiple fires affecting the country.
Incêndios: JPP vai propor comissão de inquérito para apurar “responsabilidades” | ParlamentoPortugal· 2025-08-19
Filipe Sousa, the sole deputy of Juntos Pelo Povo, advocates for a special housing construction and rehabilitation program for young people.
Habitação, semana de quatro dias: as prioridades das Jotas para os jovens | Dia Mundial da JuventudePortugal· 2025-08-12
Filipe Sousa is the sole deputy of JPP and states that his party will not mark any rentrée.
Partidos começam rentrées esta semana com dois líderes a estrearem-se | RentréePortugal· 2025-08-11
Filipe Sousa, from JPP, considered that the recognition of Palestine is an 'essential step for the construction of lasting peace'.
Esquerda e direita continuam divididas no reconhecimento do Estado da Palestina | ParlamentoPortugal· 2025-07-11
Filipe Sousa emphasized the importance of the Prime Minister having an active voice in defending the interests of autonomous regions.
Montenegro apresenta condições para que Portugal reconheça Estado da Palestina | PalestinaPortugal· 2025-06-18
Filipe Sousa, from JPP, did not close the door to constitutional revision, advocating for the extinction of the Representative of the Republic position.
PAN leva propostas para a revisão constitucional, JPP não fecha a porta | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-23
Filipe Sousa was elected as a new member of the Assembly of the Republic.
In Portugal sind die Stimmen der Auswanderer entscheidendLuxembourg· 2025-05-19
Filipe Sousa was elected as a deputy for the Juntos Pelo Povo party, marking a historic achievement for regional parties in Portugal.
JPP faz história ao ser primeiro partido de perfil regional a chegar ao Parlamento | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-19
Filipe Sousa was elected as a deputy for JPP from Madeira.
Conheça os vencedores de cada distrito e concelho | Legislativas 2025Portugal· 2025-05-19
Filipe Sousa is the face of a new party that has just arrived at the Assembly of the Republic, Juntos pelo Povo.
Quem é Filipe Sousa, o primeiro deputado eleito pelo JPP? | MadeiraPortugal· 2025-05-18