US EditionPortugal’s Centre-Right Pitches ‘Humane’ Migration Stance Ahead of Vote
- Portugal holds a snap general election on Sunday, May 18, 2025, marking the third vote in just over three years amid political instability.
- The election was called by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro after he lost a confidence vote in March due to conflict-of-interest accusations tied to his consulting firm.
- Polls show Montenegro's centre-right Democratic Alliance leading with 34 percent ahead of the Socialist Party's 26 percent, while the far-right Chega maintains about 19 percent support.
- Montenegro, a 52-year-old lawyer, called on voters to grant him a greater mandate, expressing cautious optimism about their progress but emphasizing that success is not assured.
- The election outcome remains uncertain, with forecasts suggesting no clear majority as Montenegro refuses to ally with Chega, increasing the risk of another minority government and ongoing instability.
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Portugal’s parties wrap up campaigns amid uncertainty ahead of general election
As Portugal prepares for its third early general election in three years, political parties are wrapping up their campaigns in Lisbon's streets ahead of Sunday's vote. Polls suggest a fragmented outcome, with no clear majority expected. The ruling centre-right Democratic Alliance is set to lead, but questions remain about forming a stable government amid growing support for the far-right Chega party.
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PM seeks election win as Portugal campaigning ends
Portugal's general election campaign ends on Friday for a vote that Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is expected to win, but with no guarantee he can form a more stable government.
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