09/02/2026 10:02
The Guardian
Strongly worded statement says bloc ‘deplores’ 20-year sentence for the pro-democracy figure in Hong KongJimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offencesSeveral EU leaders have taken to social media this morning to pass their congratulations to the Portuguese president-elect Seguro, praising him for big win over his far-right rival.European Council president António Costa, who beat Seguro to be the Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister in 2015, said:“I congratulate António José Seguro on his election as President of the Portuguese Republic and wish him every success in the exercise of his mandate. Today, the Portuguese people demonstrated their commitment to democracy, reaffirming Portugal as a pillar of European humanism.”“Congratulations, António José Seguro, on your election as President of Portugal. The Portuguese citizens have spoken and, in the face of devastation caused by the storms, demonstrated remarkable democratic resilience. Portugal’s voice for our shared European values remains strong.”“Congratulations, António José Seguro, the new President of Portugal! Social democracy advances with your victory.” Continue reading...
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