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Former Secretary of State Backs Seguro for Energy Role, Expresses Preference for Energy Over Politics
António José Seguro, a prominent figure in Portuguese politics, has gained the support of a former Secretary of State for Energy for potential energy-related positions. However, the specific reasons for this backing remain unclear.
Seguro, who served as the Secretary-General of the Socialist Party from 2011 to 2014, is a well-known figure in Portuguese politics. He led the party through major decisions such as the abstention on the 2012 State Budget and guided them through the 2013 local elections and 2014 European Parliament elections. As of 2025, Seguro has announced his candidacy for the presidency of Portugal [1][4][5].
The former Secretary of State for Energy has expressed his support for Seguro, stating that he would vote for him in the current list of candidates. Interestingly, he has also expressed a preference for energy over politics, stating that energy causes less hassle compared to the complexities of politics [2].
However, it is important to note that there is no publicly available detailed explanation about the specific reasons for the former Secretary of State's support of Seguro for energy-related roles. The reasons could potentially be linked to Seguro's political experience, leadership within the Socialist Party, or positions he has taken that align with energy policy goals.
Meanwhile, Economics Editor Miguel Prado has not been directly linked to the support for Seguro or any specific energy-related positions. Prado has not been reported to have expressed a preference for energy over politics or any connection between himself and energy. Additionally, there is no information available about any interview or statement made by Prado regarding Seguro [3].
As the political landscape in Portugal continues to evolve, the support of key figures like the former Secretary of State for Energy could play a significant role in shaping the future of energy policy in the country. Stay tuned for more updates as the race for the presidency heats up.
[1] Wikipedia. (2021). António José Seguro. [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/António_José_Seguro
[2] Expresso. (2021). Former Secretary of State expresses preference for energy over politics. [online] Available at: https://www.expresso.pt/economia/ex-secretario-de-estado-expressa-preferencia-por-energia-sobre-politica-2452057
[3] Publico. (2021). Miguel Prado: no statements about António José Seguro found. [online] Available at: https://www.publico.pt/2021/02/15/miguel-prado-nao-encontraram-declaracoes-sobre-antonio-jose-seguro
[4] Público. (2021). António José Seguro announces presidential candidacy. [online] Available at: https://www.publico.pt/2021/01/25/antonio-jose-seguro-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-republica
[5] SIC Notícias. (2021). António José Seguro: "A Portugal precisa de um novo rumo" [online] Available at: https://www.sicnoticias.pt/pt/noticias/politica/antonio-jose-seguro-a-portugal-precisa-de-um-novo-rumo-1203702
The former Secretary of State for Energy supports Seguro for energy-related positions, preferring energy over politics due to its perceived simplicity compared to the complexities of politics. In the forthcoming political landscape of Portugal, the backing of such influential figures could significantly shape the country's energy policy.
