Council of the Revolution

The "Council of the Revolution" was a governing body established in Portugal following the Revolution of the Carnations on April 25, 1974. This revolution, led by the Armed Forces Movement (MFA), overthrew the authoritarian regime and ushered in a period of transition towards democracy. The Council of the Revolution, supported by several political parties, played a significant role during this transitional phase, which saw the abolition of repressive measures and the decolonization of Portugal's African territories. This period was marked by political and social instability, including nationalizations and land expropriations, before moderate military elements restored order in late 1975.1

It is important to distinguish this from the French "Council of Five Hundred," which was a legislative body during the French Revolution, established by the Constitution of 1795 and dissolved by a coup in 1799.2