The Constitutional Court already has a new president: José João Abrantes, 68 years old
After a stalemate that lasted 15 hours and cost councilors a night's sleep, the election was finally successful. Vice President will be Ratton Palace's youngest adviser.
When his mandate at the head of the Constitutional Court (TC) ends, he will already be in his seventies. On his way to turning 68, José João Abrantes was elected this Wednesday by his colleagues to direct this institution until 2025.
After an impasse motivated by differences between the 13 councilors who threatened to become insurmountable, and which cost them 15 hours of discussion and a sleepless night. Read More…