Portugal government

Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

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Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

Democratic Alliance (AD) leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party’s election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. Miguel Riopa | Afp | Getty Images The result — which saw the parliamentary representation of the Chega party quadruple to at least 48 lawmakers — gives the political right … Read more

Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues

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Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is holding an early general election on Sunday when 10.8 million registered voters will elect 230 lawmakers to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. The lawmakers will then choose a new government. Two moderate parties that have alternated in power for decades — the center-left Socialist Party and the center-right … Read more