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Portugal moves to the right: Conservatives and right-wing populists win the parliamentary election
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Portugal’s Parliament Shifts Right in 2025 VoteOn May 18, conservatives and right-wing populists gained over 54% of votes, reshaping Portugal’s political balance.
Key FactsMay 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The conservative alliance led by Luís Montenegro secured a clear victory with more than 32% of the vote, keeping the prime minister position.
- Right-wing populist party Chega won about 22.5% of votes, gaining at least 58 parliamentary seats and becoming the second-largest party.
- The Socialists suffered a significant defeat, dropping nearly five percentage points from 2024 and prompting their leader’s resignation.
- Montenegro framed the election as both a personal and political vindication amid corruption allegations and ruled out coalition with Chega.
It was Montenegro's only option.— António Costa Pinto, a Lisbon-based political scientist, commented on Montenegro's decision to call snap elections.
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