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Assembleia da República
Assembleia da República in Lisbon, Portugal, is the national parliament of Portugal and the principal legislative body of the Portuguese democratic system. Housed in the historic Palácio de São Bento, the Assembly is composed of elected representatives who debate and approve laws, oversee the activities of the Government, and represent the Portuguese people. Established under the Portuguese Constitution of 1976, the Assembly plays a central role in safeguarding democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law. Through its legislative, supervisory, and representative functions, it serves as a cornerstone of Portugal’s political system and an essential institution for citizen participation and democratic governance.(Source: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/en/)
Visiting the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon was a valuable experience. It helped me better understand the Portuguese parliamentary system and the role of democratic institutions in representing citizens. - Primož Jagarinec, Slovenia
Visiting the Portuguese Parliament was an inspiring experience that helped me understand the country’s legislative process and democratic institutions. - Sana Gros, Slovenia
Visiting the Portuguese Parliament gave me a deeper understanding of how democratic institutions work in practice. It was particularly interesting to learn about the legislative process and the role of young people in political participation. The Portuguese Parliament is housed in the Palácio de São Bento, a former Benedictine monastery that was converted into the seat of parliament in the 19th century.- Eva Jurinec, Slovenia
