Portuguese presidential line of succession

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The Portuguese presidential line of succession defines who may become or act as Constitutional President of the Portuguese Republic upon the incapacity, resignation, death or by judge trial of a current President. In case the president dies or becomes incapacitated in office, the President of the Assembly of the Republic assumes office with restricted powers until a new president can be inaugurated following fresh elections. If the President of the Assembly of the Republic is unable to do so, he is replaced by his substitute.

[edit] Current order

The Presidential line of succession, as specified by the Constitution^[1]. The current office-holder is in parentheses:

Current President (Aníbal Cavaco Silva)

1. President of the Assembly of the Republic (Jaime Gama)

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