Portugal is set to hold a snap general election this weekend, following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa. The election is expected to result in a hung parliament, with the far-right party Chega, led by André Ventura, a former sports pundit, potentially playing a decisive role in coalition talks. Corruption is a significant issue in this election, and Chega's access to power is seen as critical by its supporters, including VOX chief Abascal, who lauded Ventura and Chega for being 'critical for the nation's future.' Opinion polls indicate no clear winner, highlighting the far right's potential to capitalize on the protest vote. This election is seen as a bellwether ahead of the European Parliament elections this June, with young Europeans reportedly fueling the growth of the far-right across Europe. The election comes fifty years after the Carnation Revolution, marking a 'populist juncture' for Portugal.
Portugal’s election on Sunday could be a bellwether ahead of European Parliament elections this June. https://t.co/DgS1XpDLBo
Cool to be conservative? Young Europeans are embracing the far right. Polls show that young Europeans are fueling the growth of the far-right across Europe. The first test of their influence is in Portugal’s election on Sunday. https://t.co/9AiT3nh4LR
Portuguese parties wrap up campaign ahead of Sunday's election https://t.co/Dl297yph3R https://t.co/vU25yfIjTH
Is Portugal set to join Europe’s march to the right? 🇵🇹 https://t.co/Sujr8f8O0B
Fifty years after the Carnation Revolution ushered in democracy, the country is now at a ‘populist juncture’ — with the Chega party set to play kingmaker ⬇️ https://t.co/cZPVBmBU1F
The normalization of the European far right has been actively endorsed and championed by traditional center-right forces, now grappling to uphold their diminishing authority as the pivotal June EU election approaches. https://t.co/qU9bZyLheQ
‘We have never been this close’: Portuguese far right aims for election breakthrough https://t.co/HZKAN8af6R
Explainer: What's at stake in Portugal's general election https://t.co/j0vkLQDV8n https://t.co/9IU1SidpVg
⚠️ EXPLAINER-WHAT'S AT STAKE IN PORTUGAL'S GENERAL ELECTION Full Story → https://t.co/0cBP9BENgA Portugal's election on Sunday is unlikely to produce a clear winner, opinion polls show, and the far right could play a decisive role in subsequent coalition talks just as the… https://t.co/g4VTAPu0EB
Portugal’s far right party looks to capitalize on protest vote https://t.co/jbmkWtNqvO via @joaomlima1 @halmeida5 https://t.co/bjhnrCGJoP
Portugal will hold an election this weekend after the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa, giving voters a chance to either stick with the Socialists or opt for change https://t.co/1F0pUfwuoM
Portugal elections: André Ventura, one-time sports pundit, runs for office https://t.co/r1SOxLVTNl
#Corruption is a high-profile issue in #Portugal’s upcoming elections, and radical right party #Chega may now have access to power through the ballot box. https://t.co/EtQZ398tgH
VOX chief Abascal lauds Ventura and CHEGA ahead of Portugal's elections: "Critical for the Nation's Future" https://t.co/nRCgFUPC3z https://t.co/kxok0uoHLw
⚠️ FACTBOX-WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES RUNNING IN PORTUGAL'S SNAP ELECTION Full Story → https://t.co/nUQ2BxHoit Portugal will hold a snap general election on Sunday that is likely to produce a hung parliament and give more political clout to the far right. https://t.co/WAeJ0nQRaN