Portugal's Center-Right Party Wins Again, Extreme Right on the Rise

lisbon - The Democratic Alliance led by PM Luís Montenegro wins Portuguese parliamentary elections, with the extreme-right Chega party making significant gains.

Portugal's Democratic Alliance Wins Parliamentary Elections

The Conservative party secures victory with over 32% of the vote, while the Socialist Party comes in second with around 23%. Notably, the extreme-right Chega party closely follows with over 22%.

Montenegro's Triumph and Challenges

Despite a recent no-confidence vote, PM Montenegro's AD gains 9 more seats, totaling 89 in the 230-seat parliament. Montenegro aims for a full term, emphasizing trust from the Portuguese voters.

Setback for Socialists

Opposition leader Nuno Santos's Socialist Party suffers a significant blow, losing seats and falling to its lowest-ever count. Santos announces resignation following disappointing results.

Rise of Extreme-Right Chega

Chega, founded by André Ventura, sees a remarkable increase in support, challenging traditional parties. Ventura declares historic progress despite not winning, hinting at a potential second-place finish once overseas votes are tallied.

Future Political Landscape

Despite Chega's surge, PM Montenegro remains cautious about forming a coalition, likely leading to another minority government and issue-based negotiations.