Portugal’s political landscape just got a fresh face! President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa officially nominated Luis Montenegro as the country’s new prime minister on Thursday, following a tightly contested election that left the center-right Democratic Alliance coalition with a narrow majority. 🗳️
Montenegro, 51, leader of the Social Democratic Party, now faces the challenge of uniting a fragmented parliament. Analysts say his pro-growth economic policies and focus on tax cuts could shake up Portugal’s post-pandemic recovery strategy. 💼
“This is a moment for dialogue, not division,” Montenegro said in a brief statement, hinting at the delicate balancing act ahead. The appointment comes as Portugal grapples with rising living costs and climate-related challenges—a combo younger voters are watching closely. 🌱
Fun fact: Montenegro shares his name with a Balkan country (no relation), but locals are more interested in whether he’ll score political goals like soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. ⚽ Stay tuned!
