Summary
Portugal’s right-of-centre Democratic Alliance, led by Luís Montenegro, won snap parliamentary elections but again failed to secure a majority. Following the Socialist Party’s significant losses, leader Pedro Nuno Santos resigned, while far-right Chega, led by André Ventura, emerged as a strong contender, potentially surpassing the Socialists depending on overseas vote results. The elections were spurred by scandals involving the previous prime minister, highlighting issues of immigration and corruption as key factors in Chega’s rise.
