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Parliament opens to the public on Saturdays starting October

The President of the Assembly of the Republic announced that Parliament will open to the public on Saturdays, starting October 31, to increase citizen participation.

5 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The President of the Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, announced that Parliament will be open to the public every Saturday, starting on October 31. This measure aims to allow more citizens to visit the legislative body.

The goal of the opening is for the public to 'see, observe, question, ask, and feel as though they are part of the greatest symbol of democracy,' according to statements from the president quoted by various media outlets.

The new initiative has been widely reported by several sources, highlighting the importance of accessibility and citizen engagement in parliamentary activities. Citizens will be able to visit Parliament and interact more closely with the functioning of democratic institutions.

While most of the sources consist of information about the Saturday openings, there have also been reports indicating that Parliament will have a monthly visitation schedule, although this will only take place on the last Saturday of each month.

The proposal aims to encourage greater civic participation and transparency in parliamentary activities, aligning with the goals of modernization and the opening of the political space. The announcement has been well received in the current context of seeking a stronger connection between citizens and their representatives.

Visits will begin on the last day of October, a date on which a significant influx of visitors interested in better understanding the functioning of Parliament and its relevance in the democratic system is expected.

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