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Portugal's Election: Center-Right Wins, Far-Right Surges Amid Crisis

5/19/2025

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In Portugal's recent election, the center-right Democratic Alliance emerged victorious but fell short of a majority, resulting in a minority government. Meanwhile, the hard-right populist party Chega surged, claiming at least 54 seats. With rising immigration and a housing crisis fueling discontent, the political landscape remains fraught with instability for the nation of 10.6 million.

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In Portugal's recent election, the center-right Democratic Alliance emerged victorious but fell short of a majority, resulting in a minority government. Meanwhile, the hard-right populist party Chega surged, claiming at least 54 seats. With rising immigration and a housing crisis fueling discontent, the political landscape remains fraught with instability for the nation of 10.6 million.