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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
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NameMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa
OfficePresident of Portugal
Term start9 March 2016
PredecessorAníbal Cavaco Silva
Birth date26 December 1948
Birth placeLisbon, Portugal

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is a Portuguese politician and journalist who has been serving as the President of Portugal since 9 March 2016. He was previously a Member of the European Parliament and a Prime Minister-appointed Minister of Internal Affairs. Rebelo de Sousa has also had a distinguished career in journalism, working for various Portuguese media outlets.

Early Life and Education

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was born on 26 December 1948 in Lisbon, Portugal, to António Luís Rebelo de Sousa, a lawyer, and Maria José Vieira de Sousa. He studied law at the University of Lisbon, graduating in 1971, and later earned a Master's degree in political science from the University of Geneva.

Career

Rebelo de Sousa began his career in journalism, working for the Portuguese Broadcasting Corporation (RTP) and the Diário de Lisboa newspaper. He later became a professor of political science at the University of Lisbon. In 1980, he joined the Social Democratic Party and became a Member of the Assembly of the Republic.

Political Career

Rebelo de Sousa served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. During this time, he was a member of the European People's Party. In 2011, he was appointed Prime Minister-designate by President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, but declined the position. He later served as Minister of Internal Affairs in the Second Pedro Passos Coelho government.

Presidency

Rebelo de Sousa was elected President of Portugal in 2016, succeeding Aníbal Cavaco Silva. He won the election with 61.8% of the vote in the first round. During his presidency, he has focused on issues such as EU integration, climate change, and social justice. He was re-elected in 2021 with 60.7% of the vote.

Personal Life

Rebelo de Sousa is married to Xenía Fedorovna Galitzine, a Russian-born philanthropist. The couple has one daughter, Mariana Rebelo de Sousa. He is known for his close relationship with his family and his love of football.

Honours and Awards

Rebelo de Sousa has received numerous honours and awards for his contributions to Portuguese politics and society. These include the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry and the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Portugal). He has also received awards from the European Union and the Council of Europe. Category:Presidents of Portugal