Portugal's election could add momentum to Europe's drift to the right due to corruption, hardship
Sunday, 10 March 2024 Portugal's general election is marred by corruption scandals, economic hardship, a housing crisis, and dissatisfaction. Moderate parties risk losing faith as a radical right populist party gains support. Chega could become kingmaker. Pedro Nuno Santos and Luis Montenegro promise change. Andre Ventura appeals to young people on social media.
Portugal has become the latest European country to take a step to the political right, after the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) claimed a narrow electoral victory. Near-complete results on Monday showed the AD with 29.49 percent of the vote, with the incumbent Socialist party receiving 28.66...
Sunday, 10 March 2024
