"Far-Right Surge in Portugal's Election Reflects European Trend"

Portugal's inconclusive general election results have led to political uncertainty, with the surge in support for the populist Chega party placing the hard right at the center of Portuguese politics. The close contest between the leading moderate parties remains unresolved, with the rise of Chega energizing Europe's radical right. The lack of clarity in forming a government comes as the country needs to deploy billions of euros of EU investment funds for economic recovery.