"Rise of Portugal's Far Right: From Election Victory to New Finance Minister Appointment"
TL;DR
Portugal's recent elections saw the populist far right party Chega, led by André Ventura, emerge as the third force in the political landscape, while the center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) narrowly edged out the Socialist Party (PS). The low abstention rate and migration issues played a role in Chega's rise, with the left-wing parties facing a dilemma of affirming their positions while negotiating with the PS to prevent the far right's growth. The upcoming European elections pose a new challenge for the Left, as they navigate EU-critical stances and potential reinforcement of the far right.
- How Portugal's Right Won the Election Jacobin magazine
- Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega The New York Times
- How Portugal's surging far right is already flexing its muscles Financial Times
- The geography of discontent and the rise of far-right politics in Portugal LSE Home
- Economist Miranda Sarmento Named Portugal's New Finance Minister U.S. News & World Report
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