Walter Rosa
Walter Ruivo Pinto Gomes Rosa | |
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| Member of the Assembly of the Republic | |
| In office 1976–1979 | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Minister of Industry and Technology | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| Constituency | Portugal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1919 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer, manager, diplomat |
Walter Ruivo Pinto Gomes Rosa (born 20 November 1919) is a Portuguese politician, engineer, manager, and diplomat. He served as a member of the Assembly of the Republic,[1] Minister of Transport and Communications (1975–1976), Minister of Industry and Technology (1976–1977), and Member of the European Parliament during its II term (1986–1987).[2] He is affiliated with the Socialist Party (PS).[1]
Biography
[edit]Rosa graduated in electrical engineering in Paris. He worked as an engineer in hydroelectric power plants and on hydrotechnical projects.[3] He became managing director of companies in the energy sector and a member of supervisory boards. From 1974 to 1975,[4] he also managed the national railway carrier Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses.[5]
Rosa became involved in politics within the Socialist Party, serving on its political committee and leading the PS parliamentary faction. He also served as mayor of Oeiras.[5] In the 1976–1979 and 1985–1987 terms, he served in the Assembly of the Republic, representing the Leiria and Lisbon districts.[1] He held ministerial positions in the areas of transport and communications (from 19 September 1975, to 6 January 1976)[6][7] and industry and technology (from 6 January 1976, to 7 January 1977).[8][9]
Subsequently, he served as the ambassador of Portugal to Caracas (from 1977 to 1981)[10][11] and Paris (from 1984 to 1985).[12]
From 1 January 1986, to 13 September 1987, he served as a Member of the European Parliament as part of the national delegation. He joined the Socialists Group and served on committees such as the Budget Control Committee and the Budget Committee.[2]
Rosa has been awarded the Military Order of Christ (1959) and the Order of Francisco de Miranda.[5][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Biografia. Walter Rosa". www.parlamento.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b "Druga kadencja Parlamentu | Walter ROSA | Posłowie do PE | Parlament Europejski". www.europarl.europa.eu (in Polish). 1919-11-20. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Hidro Electrica do Douro" (PDF). oern.pt. 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Antigos membros CG e CA | CP". CP.PT | Comboios de Portugal. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b c "Walter ROSA". parltrack.org. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Governo Provisório VI 1975–76". www.historico.portugal.gov.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Análise Jurídica - Decreto n.º 4-A/76, de 6 de janeiro". diariodarepublica.pt. 1976-01-06. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Secretaria-Geral da Economia". www.sgeconomia.gov.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Centro de Documentação 25 de Abril | Universidade de Coimbra". ci.uc.pt. 2012-04-25. Archived from the original on 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Embaixada em Caracas. Walter Ruivo Pinto Gomes Rosa". portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt. 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Decreto n.º 1/81, de 6 de janeiro". diariodarepublica.pt. 1981-01-06. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Instituto Diplomático - Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros (IDI)". idi.mne.pt. Archived from the original on 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "ENTIDADES NACIONAIS AGRACIADAS COM ORDENS PORTUGUESAS - Página Oficial das Ordens Honoríficas Portuguesas". www.ordens.presidencia.pt. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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