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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is the current President of Portugal, having held the position since 2016. A member of the Social Democratic Party (though he suspended his membership upon assuming the presidency), he has had a long and varied career in Portuguese public life. Prior to becoming president, he worked as a government minister, parliamentarian, legal scholar, journalist, political analyst, and law professor. He is also known for his work as a political pundit.

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Career Timeline

1980C$0.1M

Government Minister

Served as a government minister in Portugal, gaining early political experience.

1990B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M

Political Commentator

Gained recognition as a political commentator on television, increasing his visibility.

2016B$1.5M+$1.2M

Elected President of Portugal

Elected as President of Portugal, marking the peak of his political career.

2021B$2.5M+$1M

Re-elected as President

Re-elected for a second term as President of Portugal, reaffirming his popularity.

2025B$2.8M+$0.2999999999999998M

Continues Presidency

Continues to serve his second term, focused on national and international issues.

2026B$3M+$0.20000000000000018M

Presidential Legacy

Nearing the end of his second term as President, having left a lasting impact on Portugal's political landscape and maintaining a respectable net worth.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026