Council of Ministers (Portugal)
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The Council of Ministers (Portuguese: Conselho de Ministros, pronounced: [kõˈseʎu dɨ miˈniʃtɾuʃ] or [kõˈsɐʎu dɨ mɨˈniʃtɾuʃ]) is a collegial executive body within the Government of Portugal. It is presided over by the Prime Minister, but the President of Portugal can preside over it at the Prime Minister's request. All senior ministers are members of the council of ministers, and when the prime minister finds it fit, state secretaries can also attend its meetings.
Functions[edit]
The Council of Ministers discusses and approves bills to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic and decrees and resolutions.
Current Council of Ministers[edit]
As of November 26, 2015, the Council of Ministers consists of the following:[1]
| Party key | Socialist Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent |
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