Portuguese presidential line of succession
- Portuguese presidential line of succession
The Portuguese presidential line of succession defines who may become or act as Constitutional President of the Portuguese Republic upon the incapacity, resignation, death or by judge trial of a current President. In case the president dies or becomes incapacitated in office, the President of the Assembly of the Republic assumes office with restricted powers until a new president can be inaugurated following fresh elections. If the President of the Assembly of the Republic is unable to do so, he is replaced by his substitute.
Current order
The Presidential line of succession, as specified by the Constitution [ [http://www.parlamento.pt/ingles/cons_leg/crp_ing/crp_97_2.html#Article132 Constitution of the Portuguese Republic - article 132 (Acting President)] - official site of the Portuguese Parliament ("Assembleia da República") - in English.] . The current office-holder is in parentheses:
Current President (Aníbal Cavaco Silva)
#President of the Assembly of the Republic (Jaime Gama)
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