Alda Sousa
Portuguese politician
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Alda Maria Botelho Correia Sousa (born August 4, 1953, in Porto) is a Portuguese academic and politician, and a Member of the European Parliament in her VII term.
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| Born | August 4, 1953 Porto, Portugal |
| Occupations | Politician, academic lecturer |
| Office | Member of the European Parliament |
| Political party | Left Bloc |
Biography
A graduate of mathematics from the University of Porto, she obtained a doctorate in biomedical sciences. Professionally associated with her alma mater and the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute (as a professor).[1]
She became involved in the activities of the Left Bloc. From 2002 to 2005, she was a member of the IX Assembly of the Republic.[2] On May 9, 2012, she assumed the position of Member of the European Parliament for the VII term, replacing the late Miguel Portas.[3] In the European Parliament, she became a member of the European United Left–Nordic Green Left group.[3]
