Week 29Responded
António José Seguro
President · Portugal
The question
“What do you believe is the most important challenge the world will face in the next 20–30 years, and what gives you hope for the future?”
The response
Received an official reply dated 27 August 2026 from the Portuguese Presidency’s Casa Civil, signed by Cláudia Ribeiro on behalf of the President. The letter acknowledges the correspondence and reflects on the meaning of “saudade” in Portuguese language and culture.
Updates
- The Presidency acknowledged and thanked the sender for the letter of 26 July 2026.
- The reply describes “saudade” as a fond remembrance of an absent person, a past moment, or something one is deprived of, citing the Priberam Dictionary.
- The President conveyed his wishes for future personal and professional happiness.
Scanned correspondence
The original reply
One page · Personal details have been permanently redacted.
