This Tuesday marks the 49th anniversary of April 25th. The date will be celebrated in Parliament with a regular ceremonial session following the welcoming ceremony for Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
The participation of the Brazilian head of state caused heated controversy, leading Chega to announce a demonstration against Lula’s trip to parliament. In addition to the protest organized by André Ventura’s party, three other concentrations are planned near the Assembly of the Republic.
The formal session will begin at 11:30 am and eight speeches are expected from the eight parties holding seats in parliament, in ascending order of representation. At the end of the President Assembly of the Republic, Augusto Santos Silva, with the last speech of the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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Updated April 25, 2023 | 13:22
Marcelo: “How can we, the motherland of emigration, be selfish with dramas that belong to others?”
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa remembers April 25 as “a unique moment in the history of Portugal”.
“For most Portuguese, freedom was born on April 25th. This moment is only possible thanks to the courage of the brave captains of April.”
The President of the Republic also states that those who miss the Estado Novo see this period “as non-existent on 24 April. It’s a rewriting of history.”
“We strive for an even better democracy. We are aiming for more growth,” he adds.
Marcelo Rebelo de Souza defends Lula’s trip to Parliament and is applauded in Parliament. “Today’s meeting makes sense.”
The President of the Republic restores decolonization, which also marks the end of the Estado Novo. “We have to accept what we have done. Apologies are not enough.”
Marcelo reminisces about his Brazilian origins, reflecting the reality that many people with Portuguese citizenship have doubts about selfishness towards migrants. “How can we, the motherland of emigration, be selfish with dramas that belong to others?”.
The Assembly widely applauds the speech of the President of the Republic.
Augusto Santos Silva thanks the April captains who attended the meeting
The President of the Assembly of the Republic begins by thanking the captains of April for their work, addressing the “captains” present in Parliament.
Augusto Santos Silva recalls the “cyclicality” of democracy to warn that “no power is eternal.” “We should have no problem respecting the time of each institution,” he adds.
“There is a time to decide, and another time to listen,” Augusto Santos Silva quotes the Bible, ironically recalling that “we live in the day of quoting the Bible.”
Joao Torres: “Attacks on democracy come from the extreme right”
PS MP Joao Torres recalls, quoting Pope Francis, that the answer to populism is “social justice”.
“We are on the path of progress. Today the PS is firm and consistent. Yes, the PS fulfills and respects the will of the Portuguese people,” he says.
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento accuses ‘socialist government’ of years of impoverishment
“We honor those who fought against oppression and dictatorship, but we also honor those who fight against the Russian aggressor in Ukraine,” says Joaquim Miranda Sarmento.
“For 25 years there has not been a national plan that we have become poorer. What we see is that the countries of the East are superior to our wealth. That young people have no choice but to emigrate. We are an increasingly poor and unequal country. future again. For 25 years we have become impoverished due to the consequences of the socialist government.”
Andre Ventura addresses António Costa: “Do us a favor and go to Brazil.”
“What a monstrous hypocrisy of two national leaders who shake hands with Zelensky in the morning and Lula in the evening,” says leader Chegi.
Andre Ventura once again criticizes Lula da Silva’s trip to Parliament.
“It is useless to celebrate April if we cannot do what the Portuguese need so much,” adds Andre Ventura to the applause of the deputies of his party.
The MP also responds to the statement of António Costa, who said the day before that he was not opposed to speaking with a “Brazilian accent”.
“Do us a favor and go to Brazil to see your friend José Socrates.”
André Ventura quoted the Bible saying that “even if the Portuguese are not against us [Chega] it won’t be you [deputados] be”.
The leader of the “Liberal Initiative” criticized Lula da Silva’s trip to Parliament
“Those who are on the path to a collision with freedom do not deserve to be on this day in the house of democracy,” says Rui Rocha.
Member of the PKP speaks in Parliament: “Democracy is again threatened by fascism for many years”
Manuel Loff speaks for the PKP in Parliament and joins Catarina Martins and Rui Tavares in warning about the dangers of the extreme right. “Democracy has been threatened again by fascism for years.”
“April 25th was made for all of us.”
Katarina Martins: “Whenever fascist callousness makes itself felt, we will fight it together”
The leader of the Block de Esquerda quotes Chico Buarque in a speech to the Assembly of the Republic to remember that much remains to be done.
“Let us know how to care for April seeds,” says Katarina Martins.
“To the abandonment of so much that remains to be done, democratic failures are added. Whenever the fascist stench makes itself felt, we will fight it together.”
Ines Souza Real criticizes Chega’s protests as Andre Ventura arrives for the meeting
“We share the same embarrassment that some have pointed out,” the PAN leader says, criticizing Chega’s protest during Lula’s speech.
In her speech in parliament, Inés Souza Real criticizes the government’s options for supporting youth and pensioners. “What is missing for a real social and environmental revolution?” he asks.
Rui Tavares is the first to speak at the commemorative meeting on April 25 and warns of the threat to democracy
“Someone has to say it on this day. Our democracy is not only not guaranteed, but is at the moment of greatest risk to its existence,” defends the leader of Livre.
Ruy Tavares also leaves a warning to anyone who joins authoritarian leaders. “The main risk to democracy is not authoritarian regimes, which will always be in the minority, but those who want to help them.”
A solemn commemorative meeting dedicated to the 49th anniversary on April 25 begins.
The Portuguese anthem is playing again.
Lula da Silva downplays protests in Chega
Lula da Silva discounts Chega’s protests: “I just have to thank António Costa, Augusto Santos Silva and Marcelo Rebela de Souza for their affection.”
Lula da Silva addresses the war in Ukraine in parliament: “We must talk about peace”
Deputies from Chega demonstrate Ukrainian flags and posters with the inscriptions “Enough of corruption”, “To the thief – to prison” and Ukrainian flags.
Augusto Santos Silva criticizes Chega deputies: “No more insults and degrading institutions.”
Most of the deputies, Marcelo Rebelo de Souza and the President of the Assembly of the Republic give Lula da Silva a standing ovation.
“We Brazilians have watched the carnation revolution with admiration,” Lula says, quoting Chico Buarque’s “Tanto Mar” to recall the distance between the two countries.
“A country committed to reducing inequality, fighting racism and fighting gender,” adds Lula da Silva.
“We need to talk about the world. The war cannot continue indefinitely. Every day human suffering is increasing. We condemn the violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine. We believe in an international order based on respect,” he adds.
Lula da Silva’s speech ends with a standing ovation from the majority of deputies. It is enough to replace the applause with noise when he claps his hands on the bench, raising protest posters.
Augusto Santos Silva speaks first in parliament
President of the Assembly of the Republic speaks at the welcome ceremony for Lula da Silva.
“We know what kind of friendship he has for Portugal. We recognize him as a leader. We see a statesman who won free elections without hesitation in defending them,” he suggests.
“We are two countries, brothers in history and brothers in democratic freedoms.”
Lula da Silva is already in Parliament
The President of Brazil arrives at the Assembly of the Republic. The national anthems of Portugal and Brazil are played.
António Costa and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa are already in Parliament
The Prime Minister and the President of the Republic have already arrived in Parliament to take part in Lula’s welcoming ceremony and in the official meeting on 25 April.
The protests are timed to coincide with the 49th anniversary of 25 April.
The April 25 celebrations are marked by protests near the Assembly of the Republic. Parliament receives Lulu da Silva, who will not participate in the solemn meeting.
Dozens of demonstrators attend a protest organized by Chega leader Andre Ventura against Lula da Silva’s entry into parliament.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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