Portugal conducted a general election to elect a new 230-member unicameral parliament and government amidst a political climate where the far-right Chega party (CH-ID: 16.6-20.8%) aimed for a significant role, and mainstream moderates sought to counter populist influences. The election, marked by the absence of significant advance or mail balloting, saw polling stations across mainland Portugal and Madeira close, with the Azores extending for an additional hour. Exit polls suggested a tightly contested race with the center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) leading with 27.6-31.8%, though forming a parliamentary majority appeared challenging. The election's outcome could influence Portugal's direction, potentially adding to Europe's rightward shift amid concerns over corruption, economic hardship, and the country's crypto-friendly status.
DEVELOPING: Exit polls suggest Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) is leading a closely contested election race, but forming a parliamentary majority will be challenging https://t.co/OU3S33miuh https://t.co/bD9YA6KPWx
Tough night for the Left in Portugal but hoping that the broad forces of the Left can still come together to avoid a right-wing government and especially to keep out the far-right
Portugal, ICS/ISCTE-GfK Metris exit poll: AD-EPP|ECR: 27.6-31.8% PS-S&D: 24.2-28.4% CH-ID: 16.6-20.8% IL-RE: 4.1-7.3% BE-LEFT: 3.2-6.4% L-G/EFA: 2.3-4.9% CDU-LEFT|G/EFA: 1.3-4.5% PAN-G/EFA: 0.5-3.1% Fieldwork: 10 March 2024 ➤ https://t.co/cadjSzG0Zi https://t.co/MYQZ3SUtML
Portugal, national parliament election today: Polling stations across mainland Portugal and Madeira have now closed. Polling stations in the Azores stay open for one more hour. Exit polls and preliminary results will be released from 8 PM WET. ➤ https://t.co/cadjSzG0Zi
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It's Election Day in Portugal! Here's your overview of the parties, the election system, and the pre-election polling. Portuguese will elect a 230-member unicameral parliament today. No significant advance or mail balloting: polls are open until 7pm today local time. 1/x
“But many other far-right parties are doubling down on the economic plight of young Europeans, who remain resentful of relatively high youth unemployment, low wages, painful inflation and high real estate prices plaguing Europe.” https://t.co/9Af82sloK1
Portugal's election could add momentum to Europe's drift to the right due to corruption, hardship https://t.co/oK4Kzljqp7
On #Portugal’s election campaign trail we asked populist #Chega leader #Ventura what he thinks Portugal needs and about allegations that his party is extremist https://t.co/SHYFAIdFvX @TristanAJE +joaoduarte
Polls open in Portugal’s general election with mainstream moderates trying to keep populists at bay https://t.co/HOtuvQkGQw
#BREAKING Polling stations open in Portugal for early election https://t.co/6kTGYsL9Wz
Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls https://t.co/we1BCnt6K6
Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues https://t.co/D61OhGyBVm
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