Hey everyone, exciting news from Portugal! Luis Montenegro, leader of the PSD and head of the Democratic Alliance, was sworn in as the new prime minister on Thursday. In an impressively speedy move, his streamlined cabinet of 16 ministers took the oath just 18 days after the election – talk about rapid change! 🚀
Montenegro vowed to "continue serving the country," promising to declare war on bureaucracy and push forward state reforms. His focus on modernizing public administration is creating a vibe similar to the dynamic startup cultures seen in cities like Bangalore and Jakarta, where innovation and agility rule the day!
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa noted that while the election results reflect growing confidence in Montenegro, the public’s trust is still being earned. This shift signals that traditional political forces are giving way to fresh, new ideas and voices, setting the stage for bold reforms.
In a major cabinet reshuffle, key ministries have been merged – the Ministry of Economy now joins forces with the Ministry of Territorial Cohesion, and the Ministry of Culture has merged with the Ministry of Youth and Modernization to form the new Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. A standout change is the creation of a new Ministry for State Reform, led by Goncalo Matias as minister adjunct and minister for state reform.
The government’s next big step is a parliamentary debate on its program, scheduled for June 17 and 18. For young, tech-savvy professionals and change-makers across South and Southeast Asia, this transformational approach in governance is a reminder that innovative ideas and quick actions can reshape the future. Stay tuned for more updates on Portugal’s bold new chapter! ✨
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Montenegro sworn in as Portugal's new PM with streamlined cabinet
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