Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition is maintaining minority government after recent electionsâhighlighted by the emergence of the far-right Chega party as a significant player. With the AD securing just under a third of the votes, Chega and the Socialists both fell to 58 seats each, representing a shift away from the historical bipartisan control. The Socialists faced a sharp decline from their previous 120 seats, reflecting a broader rightward shift in European politics. Future governance remains uncertain, as calls for collaboration across party lines intensify.
"The pressure for that big coalition is huge," Pena told DW by phone from the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
Chega placed neck and neck with the Socialists disrupting decades of stable bipartisan domination.
The Socialists saw their seat count decline from 120 in 2022 to 58.
Instability ahead - Montenegro has frequently ruled out teaming up the AD with Chega.
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