A house for every citizen.
The Assembly of the Republic is Portugal’s single-chamber Parliament. It represents all Portuguese citizens, makes laws, and holds the Government to account.
The Assembly of the Republic.
Known in Portuguese as the Assembleia da República, Parliament is one of Portugal’s sovereign bodies. Its members are elected by direct, universal and secret suffrage.
The Assembly represents the whole country, including Portuguese communities abroad. Its work connects public debate, democratic representation and the laws that shape everyday life.
Representation. Legislation. Scrutiny.
Parliament debates and adopts legislation, considers the State Budget, and scrutinises the Government and public administration. Parliamentary committees examine subjects in detail and contribute to this work.
The Constitution, Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, and the Members’ Statute establish the Assembly’s powers and how it works.
Get to know the people
behind the Parliament.
Explore members and constituencies in the XVII Legislature, with profiles based on the parliamentary directory.