In a closely contested general election in Portugal, a center-right alliance led by the Social Democratic Party emerged victorious, securing 80 seats in the 230-seat National Assembly. The center-left Socialist Party came in second with 78 seats, paving the way for the Democratic Alliance to form a minority government.
The hard-right Chega party made significant gains, securing 50 seats, up from 12 in the previous election. This surge in support has disrupted the traditional political landscape in Portugal, where power has historically alternated between the Social Democrats and Socialists.
