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POLITICAL DOSSIER

CÉSAR CALDEIRA
cesar.caldeira.cc
CLASSIFIED
Subject Name Caldeira, César
Subject ID LIB-98-PT-EU-001
Birth Year 1998
Age --
Clearance Level
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Classification Liberal Oppositionist
Surveillance Status
ACTIVE MONITOR
Affiliation Iniciativa Liberal
Psychological Profile / Threat Assessment
Ideological Pathology

Subject exhibits a persistent dedication to the open society and individual liberty. Analysis confirms active membership in Iniciativa Liberal, with a focus on social rights and the protection of minority viewpoints against majoritarian overreach.

Operational Pattern

CALDEIRA aggressively advocates for transparency in the allocation of public funds and rigorous scrutiny of state expenditure. Subject consistently promotes a rules-based international order, prioritizing international liberalism over isolationist national interests.

Final Assessment

High probability of irreverent political participation and disruption of the status quo. The subject's refusal to adhere to established dogma poses a challenge to static governance. Recommended Action: Continued Monitoring of legislative proposals and public discourse.

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Identity
Passport

Nationality
Portuguese Republic
National Affinity
Portuguese
Brazilian
Civic Identity
PT Citizen
EU Citizen
Member Affiliation

Iniciativa Liberal

Member Name
César Caldeira
Status
Active
European Affiliation
ALDE / Renew
International Affiliation
Liberal Intl
Ideological Framework
Core Ideology
Social Liberalism

A political philosophy that endorses a market economy and the expansion of civil and political rights, while also believing that the legitimate role of the government includes addressing economic and social issues such as poverty, health care, and education.

CONSERVATISM

Past It!!

LIBERALISM

IT!!!

SOCIALISM

Beyond It!!
Political Structure
Representative Democracy Upholding the value of stable, representative institutions over direct populism.
Totalitarian Direct
Social Liberties
Progressive Championing progressive social liberties and individual rights.
State Enforced Permissive
Economic Liberties
Free Market Free, well-regulated markets that encourage fair competition.
Command Laissez-Faire
Intellectual Influences

This intellectual genealogy represents a deliberate tension between the realist acknowledgment of power dynamics and the liberal aspiration for individual freedom. While spanning the spectrum from Social Democracy to Conservatism, and from Ancient Greece to Modern Atlanticism, these thinkers share a fundamental commitment to the open society, the rule of law, and the belief that institutions matter more than the will of any single leader.

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Political Relations

Liberal Democracy

Constructive Dialogue
Liberalism Social-Democracy Christian-Democracy Conservatism

Illiberalism

Fundamental Opposition
Fascism Communism Nat. Populism

The Big Tent of Liberalism

Democratic, pluralistic dialogue can only be achieved within the liberal centre that spans from social democracy to conservatism: the "big tent of liberalism", which is under threat from increasing global illiberal forces.

Grand Strategy
The Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening)
Strategic Vision

"Foreign policy is not a game of chance, but a test of strategic foresight."

Strategy and leadership are the twin pillars of effective foreign policy. Like the Ruy Lopez—one of the oldest and most analyzed openings—statecraft requires deep preparation, the control of the center, and the flexibility to adapt to an opponent's counterplay without losing sight of the endgame.

Drawing from the Thucydidean tradition, we recognize that the immutable dynamics of fear, honor, and interest continue to drive state behavior. In an anarchic international system, abstract idealism is insufficient. Policy-making must be grounded in a rigorous study of history and area studies—understanding the cultural and historical imperatives of our rivals is the only path to a sustainable strategy that defends liberal values against revisionist pressure.

Foreign Policy & IR
IR Theory

Neoclassical Realism

Foreign policy is driven by the international system's anarchic structure but filtered through domestic political imperatives and leadership perception. State power capabilities determine the scope of ambition, but internal cohesion dictates the efficiency of execution.

European Strategy

Federalist Union

The EU must evolve from a confederation into a sovereign Federation. Key pillars: A unified Defense Force, a true Energy Union, and direct democratic accountability for the Commission. Sovereignty is shared to be strengthened, not lost.

Global Affairs Monitor
Ukraine War
UKR RUS

Total commitment to Ukrainian victory. Russia is a revisionist power threatening European security.

Cross-Strait
CHN TWN

Strategic ambiguity is obsolete. Defense of Taiwan is defense of the liberal democratic order.

Middle East
ISR PSE

Pragmatic support for a Two-State solution. Condemnation of Hamas terror; opposition to illegal settlements.

Atlanticism

NATO remains the cornerstone of defense. 2% GDP target is a floor, not a ceiling.

Lusophony

Economic and cultural leveraging of the CPLP, moving beyond post-colonial guilt to pragmatic partnership.

United Nations

Urgent reform of the Security Council required. Advocacy for expanded permanent membership and veto restriction.

Policy Positions

Foreign Policy

Realist Liberalism

Recognise the end of universal multilateralism. Strategy must pivot to reinforcing specific institutions and alliances explicitly dedicated to the defence of liberal values.

  • Reinforce liberal alliances (NATO, EU).
  • Pivot away from ineffective multilateral bodies.
  • Active defence of open societies.

European Union

Path to Federalism

Greater integration is essential. Prioritise surpassing the impediment of national vetoes in policy-making and enforce strict separation of powers in member states.

  • Path towards a greater role for the European Parliament.
  • Create a cohesive federal foreign policy.
  • Removal of unanimity requirements.

Economy & Taxation

Prioritise fiscal responsibility and ensure a better use of tax funding for public services.

Corporate Tax: Ensure European companies face a common taxation policy that promotes innovation and retains high-level talent within Europe.

Social Rights

Full defence of minority rights, treated with the same dignity offered by the human condition. Refusal of any form of discrimination.

  • Defend the right to equal marriage.
  • Guarantee gender self-determination.
  • Safeguards against salary discrimination.

Civic Engagement

Promote more participative moments in public policy making.

Open the path to greater digital participation in the political sphere to bridge the gap between citizens and institutions.

Defence & Security

Reinforce defence spending, recognising the reality of a dangerous world. Focus on quality and modernization.

Promote greater public awareness of military issues and volunteering by increasing pay conditions for troops.

Education

Combat public school degradation by offering better conditions to professors.

  • Partner with private sector to ensure universal quality access.
  • Embrace digitalization of teaching methods.
  • Support innovative educational initiatives.

State Reform

Zero-based budgeting for all state departments.

Meritocratic evaluation for civil servants to replace seniority-based progression.

Political Candidacies
Oct 2025
Local Elections
Parish Assembly
Marvila, Lisbon
Voting History

Political thought is a journey of consolidation. While my commitment to social causes has been a constant throughout the years, the means to achieve them have evolved. Over time, I discovered that the most effective vehicle for progress lies not in the state, but in the empowerment of the individual—firmly placing my political home within Liberalism.

Feb 2026
Presidential Election
Round 2
António José Seguro
Jan 2026
Presidential Election
Round 1
J. Cotrim Figueiredo
Oct 2025
Local Elections
Municipal Chamber
PSD/IL/CDS
Municipal Assembly
PSD/IL/CDS
Parish Assembly
PSD/IL/CDS
May 2025
Legislative Election
Lisbon
Iniciativa Liberal
Jun 2024
European Parliament
National
Iniciativa Liberal
Mar 2024
Legislative Election
Lisbon
Iniciativa Liberal
Jan 2022
Legislative Election
Lisbon
Iniciativa Liberal
Sep 2021
Local Elections
Municipal Chamber
PSD/CDS
Municipal Assembly
PSD/CDS
Parish Assembly
PSD/CDS
Jan 2021
Presidential Election
Round 1
Tiago Mayan
Oct 2019
Legislative Election
Lisbon
Livre
May 2019
European Parliament
National
Livre
Oct 2017
Local Elections
Municipal Chamber
PS
Municipal Assembly
Livre
Parish Assembly
PS
Jan 2016
Presidential Election
Round 1
Marcelo R. de Sousa