Pedro Fidalgo Marques
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Pedro Fidalgo Marques | |
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 Pedro Fidalgo Marques in 2024 | |
| Member of the National Political Commission of PAN | |
| In office 2023 – present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1986 Oeiras, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Political party | People Animals Nature |
| Occupation | Political activist, artistic director |
Pedro Fidalgo Marques (born 11 July 1986) is a Portuguese political activist and artistic director. He is a member of the People Animals Nature. Marques was the party's lead candidate in the 2024 European Parliament election in Portugal.[1][2]
Political career
Marques began his political activity in 2013, running as an independent candidate in the local elections in Oeiras. In 2017, he was elected to the local parish assembly.[3]
He later joined PAN's national bodies, where he serves as:[4]
- Member of the National Political Commission
- Member of the Lisbon District Political Commission
- Head of PAN's local political committee in Oeiras
- Member of the Permanent Political Commission until May 2025
In April 2024, Marques was announced as PAN’s lead candidate for the European Parliament elections. According to RTP and Diário de Notícias, his campaign focused on animal welfare, environmental protection, and climate transition.[5][6]
During the campaign, Marques staged an environmental protest by jumping into the Tagus River to draw attention to water pollution. SIC Notícias and Expresso reported that this act echoed a similar demonstration by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa 35 years earlier.[7][8]
In March 2024 and March 2025, Marques joined PAN delegations received in official meetings with the President of Portugal.[9]
Cultural activity
Marques is the general director of the annual All Dance Portugal competition, held in Santa Maria da Feira. SIC Notícias described the event as "the largest dance competition in Portugal".[10][11][12]
He is also the founder and president of the PlataformaDança – Associação Nacional de Dança, a professional association that brings together dance schools, companies, and independent professionals in Portugal.[13][14]
References
- ↑ "Pedro Fidalgo Marques heads PAN's list for European elections". RTP. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pedro Fidalgo Marques is PAN's top candidate to the European Parliament". Diário de Notícias. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "PAN presents local candidates in Oeiras". Olhares de Lisboa. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pedro Fidalgo Marques resigns from PAN's Permanent Political Commission". Rádio Renascença. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "PAN's top candidate sets priorities for European elections". TSF. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "PAN highlights nature restoration law as a key priority". RTP. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Fidalgo Marques jumps into the Tagus River to protest pollution". SIC Notícias. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Candidate protests river pollution during European campaign". Expresso. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "President of Portugal meets PAN leadership". Presidência da República. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "All Dance Portugal: Portugal's biggest dance event". SIC Notícias. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "All Dance Portugal 2025 takes place in Santa Maria da Feira". RTP. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "All Dance Portugal draws thousands of participants". Público. 12 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "PlataformaDança – Associação Nacional de Dança". Governo de Portugal. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ "Portuguese dance professionals launch national association". Público. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
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