Portuguese Center-Right Takes an Election. But Is the Hard Right the Victor?

Portugal’s center-right alliance is poised to return to power after Sunday’s snap election, but a hard-right party, Chega, has surged ahead, positioning itself as a powerful force that could shake up the country's politics. The election was triggered by instability in Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s government, which fell last month over a no-confidence motion tied to business interests. Chega’s strong showing could pressure the government and influence its stance on issues like immigration further to the right.