Portugal holds its third general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability
- On Sunday, Portuguese voters participated in their third nationwide parliamentary election within a span of three years, as political instability continues to challenge the country.
- This election followed the collapse of the centre-right minority government after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in March following conflict-of-interest allegations he denies.
- Key campaign issues included immigration, housing affordability, and rising living costs against a backdrop of a fragmented political landscape and a decade of fragile governments.
- Opinion polls showed Montenegro’s Democratic Alliance leading with just over 32%, the Socialist Party at about 26%, and the far-right Chega party stable near 18%, with the 230-seat parliament requiring 116 seats for a majority.
- Polls suggest the election would likely yield another minority government, implying continued instability and the need for complex coalition negotiations in parliament.
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