The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, called this Thursday to take part in the European elections at a time when Europe is going through “a particularly critical period in its history” with the war in Ukraine, climate change, populism and intolerance.
“In the deep conviction that together, united by diversity, we matter more than alone, and that Europe is crucial for our stability and prosperity, as well as for the citizens of the world, the President of the Republic calls on everyone to exercise their right to vote on June 9 (or in advance – June 2),” says a message published on the official website of the President of the Republic on the Internet.
On Europe Day, which is celebrated this Thursday, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa emphasizes “the unity, diversity and space of peace and democracy that is the European Union” and is proud of the achievements made since the adoption of the Schumann Declaration on May 9, 1950.” which laid the foundations for the construction of the current European Union” and which “brought prosperity, security, social justice, solidarity, rights and freedoms, free movement that allowed many thousands of young people to travel and study in several countries.” .
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