Portugal swings right in knife-edge snap election
Far-right Chega party gains power in Portugal's election leading to political uncertainty.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
In Portugal’s recent election, the far-right Chega party has gained significant power due to a close contest between center-right and center-left alliances. This is the first time since the Carnation Revolution 50 years ago that the far right could play a role in choosing the government. Prime Minister António Costa faces his greatest challenge yet as he works to clear his name before potentially becoming president of the European Council. The election resulted in no clear winner, leaving Portugal with no firmly established leader at this time.
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