"Portugal's Election: Tight Race and Far-Right Surge Signal European Shift"
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In one of the closest elections in Portuguese history, the ruling Socialists conceded defeat to a center-right alliance, with major gains for the far right Chega Party, potentially reshaping the country's political landscape. The center-right Democratic Alliance and the center-left Socialists were separated by only 438 votes, while Chega overperformed in third place. The far-right party's rise has sparked concerns about potential coalition formations and the future of governance in Portugal, as it seeks to address political corruption scandals, a housing crisis, and other pressing issues.
- In Portugal vote, tight race and far right gains could be bellwether for Europe The Washington Post
- Portugal's conservatives win election as far-right surges Reuters
- Portuguese election too close to call as far right surges BBC.com
- Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge The New York Times
- Luis Montenegro claims victory for Portugal’s centre-right in snap polls Al Jazeera English
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