Portugal's Political Chessboard: Democratic Alliance Leads Ahead of Elections
Ahead of the May 18 national election, Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance maintains a lead in recent polls but struggles to secure a parliamentary majority. This fragmented political landscape reflects ongoing challenges, with Prime Minister Montenegro in a caretaker role amid unresolved confidence issues. The far-right Chega polls third at 19%.
Portugal's political landscape remains complex as the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) leads in a new opinion poll ahead of the upcoming May 18 national elections. Despite maintaining its lead, the AD faces significant challenges in achieving a parliamentary majority amid a fragmented political spectrum.
The latest ICS/ISCTE survey, published by Expresso newspaper, indicates a slight decrease in support for the AD, down to 32% from 33%. Their rivals, the centre-left Socialists, also dropped to 27% from a previous 29%. Portugal's proportional representation system requires at least 42% of the vote for a majority, a goal that appears elusive for the AD.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, who lost parliament's confidence over concerns regarding his family's consultancy, continues in a caretaker role. Far-right party Chega is polling at 19%, maintaining its position amidst scandals, while the Liberal Initiative stands at 5%. With 12% of voters undecided, the upcoming election results remain unpredictable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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