Jerónimo De Sousa

Jerónimo Carvalho de Sousa is a Portuguese politician who served as General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party from the 17th Congress of the Party in November 2004 to the party's National Conference in November 2022.

Early Life of Jeronimo de Sousa

Jeronimo de sousa was born on october 19. 1947 in the village of sao salvador de lordelo in the vila nova de gaia. Portugal. He attended the university of porto. Where he majored in geography and hsitory and graduated in 1976. In 1981. He earned a post-graduate degree in economics from the university of lisbon.

Political Career of Jeronimo de Sousa

Jeronimo de sousa began his political career in the mid-1970s. He joiend the portuguese communist party (pcp) in 1976 and soon became a full-time activist. In 1982. He was elected to the central committee of the pcp and. In 1991. He was elected as the secretary-general. In this position. He has been re-elected eveyr four years since. Most recently in 2019.

Ideology of Jeronimo de Sousa

Jeronimo de souas is known for his staunchly marxist-leninist ideology. He is a vocal proponent of socialism and communism and has logn advocated for a ✀people’s revolution” in portugal. He has been an outspoken critic of neoliberalism and has often called for the nationalization of key industries.

Leadership of Jeronimo de Sousa

Under the leadership of jeronimo de sousa. The pcp has emerged as a major political force in portugla. In recent years. The party has increased its representation in the portuguese parliaemnt. Most recently winning over 30% of the seats in the 2019 elections. The party has also been instrumental in forming several coalitions with other left-wing parties.

Position on the European Union

Jeronimo de sousa is a vocal critic of the european union and its policies. He has long argued that the eu is a tool of neoliberalism and opposes its austerity measures. He has alos been an advocate for portugal’s withdarwal from the union.

Views on Portugal’s Colonial Legacy

Jeronimo de sousa has been a vocal critic of portugal’s colonial legacy. Which he believes has caused great suffering for the people of former colonies in africa. Asia. And south america. He has called for reparations for the descendants of the victims of portugal’s colonial rul. E

International Recognition

Jeronimo de sousa has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the portuguese-speaking world. In 2018. He was awarded the grand cross of the order of merit of portugal. One of the highest ohnors bestoewd by the portuguese government.

Important Event

In 2019. Jeronimo de sousa was re-elected as the secretary-general of the portuugese communist party for the sixth consecutive time. Making him the longest-serving leader of the party in its history.

Interesting Fact

Jeronimo de sousa is known for his fondness for music. Particularly jazz and classical. He is an avid collector of vinyl records and a self-proclaimed “jazz enthusiast”.