1974 - 2024. Celebrating the Carnation Revolution in Portugal

On April 25, 1974, an authoritarian and anachronistic regime in Portugal was brought to an end by an impressive peaceful revolution. The so-called Carnation Revolution marked the beginning of a great wave of democratization in Europe. 

This milestone in history will be honored in a multifaceted event. In a keynote speech and discussion, the decisive role of Germany and some of its institutions in the creation of a genuine multi-party system will be highlighted. The weaknesses of Western democracies today and ways to strengthen them will also be discussed in this context. The event will begin with a digital exhibition on the long and prosperous relationship between Germany and Portugal and end with a concert of iconic songs of April 25, demonstrating the power of art in the face of censorship.

KEYNOTE

Ana Mónica Fonseca (ISCTE- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa):
The Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Transition in Portugal, 1974-1976

DISCUSSION

50 years on: Democracy in Europe

Participants:

• Ana Mónica Fonseca (ISCTE- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa)
• Anna Lührmann (Auswärtiges Amt, Minister of State for Europe an Climate)
• Catarina Santos-Wintz, (Committee on the Affairs of the European Union)
• Martin Schulz (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung)
• Moderation: Peter Birle (Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut)

CONCERT

Traz um Amigo Também. Songs from de Revolution

• António Ataíde (Vocals)
• Bruno Costa (Guitar)
• Nuno Botelho (Guitar)