Published 2 months ago

Portugal is in suspense after an election produces no clear winner and a surging populist party

The two-party system in Portugal is on the decline, as Chega leader Andre Ventura predicts its end.
Ventura urges the Social Democrats to ally with Chega for a parliamentary majority, claiming a mandate to govern.
Social Democrat leader Luis Montenegro plans to form a government without Chega, rejecting power-sharing with the populists.

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The Guardian

Portugal election: centre-right coalition on course for narrow victory

Centre-right parties set to defeat incumbent socialists but fall well short of a majority, exit polls suggest

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Portugal votes with centre-right poised to oust Socialists

The election was called after Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa, 62, unexpectedly resigned in November following an influence-peddling probe that involved a search of his official residence and the arrest of his chief of staff.

2 months ago·India

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The Independent

Portugal’s election could add momentum to Europe’s drift to the right due to corruption, hardship

Portugal is holding a general election Sunday against a backdrop of corruption scandals and economic hardship that have eroded faith in moderate mainstream parties

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Huge win for far-right in Portugal after nail-biting election 'to change Europe'

In a twist that has sent shockwaves through the European Union, the far-right Portuguese Chega party emerged as a potent force, securing a milestone third place in the general election on Sunday.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Portugal votes in a general election where mainstream moderates are trying to keep populists at bay

Voting is under way in Portugal’s general election, with mainstream moderates trying to keep a populist party at bay. The election Sunday could push a significant number of voters into

2 months ago·United States

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