Portugal’s Center-Right Wins Election Amidst Populist Surge

Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance, led by Luis Montenegro, has narrowly won the general election, securing 80 seats in the 230-seat National Assembly. Despite this victory, the far-right Chega party made significant gains, complicating the political landscape. Key Takeaways The Democratic Alliance won 80 seats, while...

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Portugal’s Center-Right Wins Election Amidst Populist Surge

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