Portugal holds its third general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability
- On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Portuguese voters went to the polls once again amid continuing political unrest, marking the country's third national election within a three-year span.
- The election followed the collapse of a center-right minority government after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in March 2025 amid allegations of conflict of interest.
- Key national issues dominating the campaign included housing shortages, sharply rising rents and prices, and immigration, which has increased steeply since 2018 and fueled support for the far-right Chega party.
- Polls gave Montenegro's Democratic Alliance a narrow lead over the Socialist Party but indicated no party would win the 116-seat majority in parliament, suggesting continued fragmentation and potential alliance-building.
- The election might not end Portugal's political instability and could result in another minority government similar to past years, as repeated voting has failed to produce stable majorities.
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