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António Costa pledges to make Portugal ‘fairer’ after surprise poll victory

Ruling Socialist party wins absolute majority in snap election, as populist anti-Roma party also increases share

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022

Surprise landslide sees Portugal's Socialists re-elected with majority

While France's divided left wing is doing badly in opinion polls just months before general elections, Portugal's Socialists convincingly won Sunday's vote, securing a parliamentary majority along the way.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31, 2022

High hopes for Portugal’s optimism-prone Socialist PM after big win

Analysis: Absolute majority frees António Costa from having to rely on allies as he leads economic recovery

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022

Portugal's abrasive far-right leader tipped for surprise poll gain

Standing near the Algarve hotel where Portugal's growing far-right party hosted a recent dinner, Roma community member Catia Montes trembled at the thought of it securing more power in Sunday's snap election.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022

Portuguese snap election points to rocky road ahead

Portugal will hold a snap general election on Sunday that is likely to worsen political volatility and could produce a short-lived government, just when the country needs an able administration to make the most of EU pandemic recovery aid.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

Factbox-Parties and leaders contesting Portugal's snap election

Portugal will hold a snap parliamentary election on Sunday that is likely to perpetuate political instability.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

Portugal's centre-right opposition clinches lead in polls days before election

Portugal's main opposition party, the centre-right Social Democrats (PSD) secured a marginal lead over the ruling Socialist party after surging in the polls just days before a snap election, a survey published on Tuesday showed.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022