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Portugal’s far-right Chega falls well short of expectations in local elections

Party hoped to take 30 municipalities but secured three after share of vote halved from parliamentary elections

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‘The Algarve is Chega’s kingdom’: resort city’s voters tempted by far-right party

Chega voters in Albufeira hope party can use Sunday’s local elections as springboard for nationwide takeover

The Guardian - UK

Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's prime minister, rules out immediate reforms

Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega's call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system.

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‘Nothing will be the same again’: Portugal’s Chega may be spot on

The far-right party is now the main opposition – proof that the country’s era of political exceptionalism is over

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Far-right Chega party becomes main opposition in Portugal’s parliament

Party takes second place in election after overseas votes counted, overturning decades of bipartisan politics

The Guardian - UK

Centre-right party wins Portuguese election as far right makes record gains

Incumbent Democratic Alliance, led by caretaker prime minister Luís Montenegro, still likely to fall short of majority

The Guardian - UK

Housing and the far right: Portugal votes again but the issues remain the same

Immigration rises up the agenda and housing remains key issue as polls point to a similar result to 2024 vote

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Portuguese far-right leader taken to hospital after second collapse

André Ventura taken ill at campaign event less than 48 hours after first collapse and three days before election

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Chega leader André Ventura discharged from hospital

The leader of Portugal's third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve. Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure.

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Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections

The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.

Euronews

Portuguese far-right leader criticised over police shooting comments

Complaint filed against André Ventura and two Chega colleagues for statements about fatal shooting of black man

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: a legacy to protect

Editorial: As the 50th anniversary of the transition to democracy is celebrated, the rise of the far right is casting a shadow over the present

The Guardian - UK

Portugal’s new prime minister promises to bring stability after narrow win

Luís Montenegro must now try to form government but has vowed not to do any deal with far-right Chega party

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a really big threat’: Portuguese minorities on the rise of the far right

Chega party – whose leader’s views have been described as xenophobic and racist – appears poised to play a prominent role

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In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right

A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s centre-right dilemma: work with the far right, or work to exclude it?

Portuguese election just the latest in Europe where populist right has gathered momentum

The Guardian - UK

Whoever forms Portugal’s government, this is a victory for the far right. Will Europe ever learn?

Sunday’s elections marked the end of voters’ patience with the failed socioeconomic policies of both main parties, says journalist Joana Ramiro

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Portugal election: leader of winning centre-right party calls on rivals not to stand in his way

Democratic Alliance will need to form minority government after narrow victory over Socialist party and far-right Chega

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Portugal election: centre-right alliance claims victory, rejects role for far right

Democratic Alliance leader Luis Montenegro says it will not rely on Chega party to govern

The Guardian - UK

Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls

Election triggered by resignation of PM António Costa could see scandal-hit Socialist party ousted by rightwing coalition

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‘We have never been this close’: Portuguese far right aims for election breakthrough

André Ventura is hoping discontent with mainstream politics will hand his Chega party a kingmaker role

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Portugal Election: Corruption Scandals And Economic Struggles

Portugal's election is marred by corruption scandals, economic woes, and the rise of the radical right-wing Chega party.

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Anger over corruption and Portugal's economy dominate Sunday's general election

Portugal holds a general election, following the resignation amid a corruption investigation of Socialist leader António Costa, after eight years in power. He hasn't been accused of any crime.

The Guardian - UK

Europe live: Portugal election campaign heats up as voters prepare to go to the polls on Sunday – as it happened

Portugal’s prime minister António Costa resigned last November amid investigation into handling of green investment projects

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Portugal election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

A surging far-right populist is predicted to collect nearly a fifth of the vote in Portugal’s snap election on 10 March

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