"Far-Right Surge in Portugal: A Bellwether for Europe's Political Landscape"

Portugal's snap general election saw a surge in support for the far-right Chega party, reflecting a broader trend towards the radical right across Europe. The center-right Democratic Alliance claimed victory but fell short of a parliamentary majority, with the incumbent center-left Socialist Party closely behind. The surge in support for Chega gives the political right a combined majority, potentially influencing the formation of a new administration. Observers see this as part of a broader trend of growing support for far-right parties across Europe, with skilled politicians like Chega's Andre Ventura attracting voters who previously held far-right views but did not express them publicly.