Portugal’s New Prime Minister Luis Montenegro Takes Office! 🇵🇹
Hey there! Have you heard the news from Portugal? A new leader, Luis Montenegro, has just become the Prime Minister! 🎉
On Thursday, Luis Montenegro, who leads the Social Democratic Party (that’s a big political party in Portugal), was officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister. But what does that mean? Let’s break it down!
What Is a Prime Minister? 🤔
A Prime Minister is like the head coach of a country’s government. They make important decisions and lead a team of ministers who run different parts of the government, like education, health, and the environment.
Meet the New Team! 👫👬👭
Along with Montenegro, 16 new ministers also took their oaths. These ministers will help run the country by looking after different areas such as the economy, culture, and sports.
What’s New? 🌟
Montenegro wants to make some changes! He said he plans to “declare war on bureaucracy”—that means he wants the government to work faster and better for everyone. He also wants to work with other leaders to make Portugal an even better place to live.
One cool change is the new Ministry for State Reform. This is a special team that’s going to help modernize how the government works. Think of it like upgrading your favorite game to a new version with better features!
Moving Fast! 🚀
This new government was formed really quickly—just 18 days after the election! That’s the fastest ever under President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
What Happens Next? 🔮
The new government will present their plans to the Parliament on June 17 and 18. If the Parliament approves, they can get started on making Portugal better!
It’s exciting times in Portugal, and we’ll be watching to see how these changes help the people there. Maybe someday, you might even visit Portugal and see these changes yourself! 🌍
Stay curious and keep exploring! ✨
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Montenegro sworn in as Portugal's new PM with streamlined cabinet
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