People’s Monarchist

The Portuguese People's Monarchist Party, known in Portugal as the Partido Popular Monárquico (PPM), is a political entity that advocates for the restoration of the monarchy as the form of government in Portugal. Established in the aftermath of the Carnation Revolution, which in 1974 ended decades of dictatorship and led to the establishment of a democratic republic, the PPM represents a unique strand of political thought in modern Portugal, which is predominantly republican.

The core value of the PPM is the belief in the monarchy as a stabilizing and unifying institution…   for the country. The party argues that a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch serves as a ceremonial figurehead while elected officials govern, would provide a sense of continuity and historical identity that is lacking in the current republican system. This perspective is rooted in the view that the monarchy is part of Portugal's cultural and historical heritage, and its restoration would re-establish a link to the past that many monarchists feel has been lost.

Beyond its monarchist ideology, the PPM typically espouses values that can be described as conservative, with a focus on traditional social values, national identity, and the importance of family. The party also advocates for policies that support rural communities and agriculture, reflecting its appeal to more traditional sectors of Portuguese society. Additionally, the PPM has positioned itself as a defender of Portuguese sovereignty and has expressed skepticism about aspects of European integration that they perceive as undermining national independence.

While the PPM is a minor party in the context of Portuguese politics, often securing a small percentage of the vote and having limited representation in the national parliament, it plays a significant role in representing the monarchist perspective within the country's political spectrum. The party's activities include participating in elections, organizing cultural and political events, and advocating for its cause through various forms of media. Despite the challenges of promoting a monarchist agenda in a predominantly republican country, the PPM remains committed to its vision of a constitutional monarchy for Portugal, drawing on a sense of historical identity and tradition as the foundation of its political platform.