Paulo Portas
Paulo Portas is a prominent Portuguese politician, known for his significant role as a leader of the CDS – People's Party and his tenure as Minister of National Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has been a central figure in Portuguese politics, often associated with centrist policies and has been involved in various government coalitions. Recently, he has been in the news due to speculation regarding his potential candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming elections, which could influence the direction of support from the CDS party.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
The former deputy prime minister Paulo Portas also declared his support for Seguro.
Storm-battered Portugal heads to polls as rivals unite to keep out far right | Portugal
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Paulo Portas is a right-wing figure who has shown support for António José Seguro.
Reitores assinam declaração de apoio a Seguro: “Este é um tempo de escolhas” | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2026-02-06
Paulo Portas, the former leader of CDS, has expressed support for António José Seguro.
Presidenciais: históricos do CDS criticam direcção e apontam desrespeito à história | CDSPortugal· 2026-01-29
Paulo Portas is mentioned in relation to a past action involving António José Seguro.
“Só preciso de um debate” vs. “o rodopio de apoios”: o frente-a-frente da 2.ª volta | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-28
Paulo Portas is a former deputy prime minister who has also supported António José Seguro.
Elecciones presidenciales en Portugal: Ventura se siente “cancelado” mientras Seguro hace guiños a los descontentos que votan a Chega | Internacional
Spain· 2026-01-28
Paulo Portas announced that he will vote for António José Seguro in the presidential elections.
Ventura considera apoio de Portas a Seguro “um pouco surpreendente” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-27
Paulo Portas is mentioned in the context of political support for António José Seguro.
De Cavaco Silva a Paulo Portas. Apoios a Seguro sucedem-se | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-27Paulo Portas supports the moderate candidate António José Seguro in the presidential election.
Paulo Portas apoia Seguro e deixa Ventura “orgulhosamente só” | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2026-01-27Paulo Portas has aligned himself with António José Seguro in the political landscape.
Seguro sem “amarras”, Ventura mantém silêncio sobre ligação do Chega a grupo neonazi | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-27
Paulo Portas is a former leader of the CDS who supports António José Seguro.
Presidenciais: Cavaco Silva anuncia voto em António José Seguro | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-26
Paulo Portas announced that he will vote for António José Seguro in the presidential elections.
Paulo Portas anuncia voto em António José Seguro | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-25Paulo Portas was involved in the coalition government negotiations with Durão Barroso.
Montenegro nomeia Durão Barroso para presidente da FLAD | Fundação Luso - Americana para o DesenvolvimentoPortugal· 2026-01-12
He is a former Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs who praised Morocco's diplomatic ambitions.
Afrique Atlantique : comment le Maroc œuvre à créer un espace de prospérité partagée
Morocco· 2025-12-14
Paulo Portas highlighted the importance of Morocco's vision towards Africa.
Les Atlantic Dialogues 2025 rassemblent les quatre rives de l’Atlantique à RabatMorocco· 2025-12-12
Paulo Portas was the then leader of the CDS and vice-prime minister who used the term 'geringonça' in 2015.
Lições da “geringonça”: Pedro Nuno faz mea culpa na imigração e habitação | PolíticaPortugal· 2025-11-26
Paulo Portas is out of the race for the presidency.
CDS declara apoio a Luís Marques Mendes nas presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-20
Paulo Portas confirmed he will not enter the presidential race.
Mota Soares declara apoio a Marques Mendes na corrida a Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-01
Paulo Portas was the president of CDS when Diogo Feio and Teresa Caeiro were part of his core team.
Diogo Feio e Teresa Caeiro apoiam Marques Mendes. CDS ainda à espera de Portas | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-08-07
He was part of the government led by Passos Coelho.
Ex-“vice” do CDS, Paulo Pedroso e Siza Vieira aconselham Carneiro no novo órgão do PS | PSPortugal· 2025-07-29
Paulo Portas is the brother of architect Nuno Portas.
Cerimónias fúnebres do arquitecto e urbanista Nuno Portas começam hoje | CulturaPortugal· 2025-07-28
Paulo Portas was involved in a coalition with Passos Coelho that faced opposition from the PPM.
PPM ameaça com providência cautelar contra uso da marca AD apenas por PSD e CDS-PP | Eleições legislativasPortugal· 2025-03-27
Nuno Melo commented on the possibility of former CDS-PP leader Paulo Portas running for candidacy.
Nuno Melo gostaria de ver candidato a Belém da área política do CDS-PP | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2025-02-11
The decision on support for the presidential elections will depend on Paulo Portas' decision regarding his candidacy.
CDS distante de Marques Mendes, continua à espera de Paulo Portas | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2025-02-11