Tracking poll, day 6: Seguro returns to first place, Ventura is overtaken and drops to third

Majority expect political stability in 2026 but fear international situation — poll

Opinion and Manipulation

Polls as an X-ray of public opinion seemed like a good idea; as conditioners of decisions, they cause harm and undermine themselves.

Artemis II in the sky, Montenegro without a seatbelt on the ground

It is the year 2026. The whole world has its eyes on the future of Iran and space progress. The whole world? No! A country populated by irreducible Lusitanians is arguing about the Prime Minister's seatbelt.

Majority want to revise the Constitution, but not labour rights

An ISCTE study reveals that 85% agree with the criminalisation of illicit enrichment, but 90% oppose dismissal without just cause. Trust in institutions is low.

Letters to the editor

A section of a newspaper or publication where readers' letters are published.

Expresso/SIC Poll: Majority want government and opposition collaboration in the 'post-Kristin' period

The government receives a poor rating for its management of the severe weather. Socialist supporters prefer collaboration over oversight.

Seguro needs a new grammar

It is not easy to explain to a country thirsty for answers that simplifications do not survive the test of circumstances. But that is the challenge: to change Portugal without promising a Portugal that does not exist. Opinion by Martim Avillez Figueiredo

Wanting to ban Chega is like putting out fire with gasoline

On January 18, Isabel Moreira, a member of the Socialist Party, submitted a report to the Constitutional Affairs Committee for the admission of a petition to potentially ban Chega as a racist and fascist party. Moreira argues that Chega does not respect the essential values and principles of the Portuguese Constitution. The petition currently has 12,000 signatures. Moreira's actions are understood as an attempt to combat Chega's ideas and practices, which dangerously approach the violation of fundamental democratic values. However, it is questionable whether this is the most effective way for Moreira to achieve her goals. Chega is currently the second-largest party in parliament, with André Ventura receiving around 1.7 million votes in the presidential elections. This indicates that there are over 1.7 million Portuguese voters for Chega, encompassing a diverse range of opinions. While some may support Salazarism, others reject it, and there are moderates and disillusioned former socialists and communists within Chega's base. Chega's rise is not solely ideological; many voters are disenchanted with the current system that fails to improve their lives. Moreira's petition will soon be discussed in Parliament, bringing Chega back into the political spotlight. If approved, it will be sent to the Constitutional Court, which has never banned a parliamentary party. While Chega has its share of unsavoury characters, it also includes qualified individuals. Moreira knows Chega is a populist party, but its historical connection to Nazism or Italian fascism is tenuous. The most effective way to combat Chega is to modernise Portuguese society and improve living conditions for its citizens. Moreira has a platform to challenge Chega's ideas, and initiating a ban on a party with 1.7 million votes may be counterproductive.

PÚBLICO/RTP poll: Seguro is the favourite, but is there a chance of an upset?

Polls, however sophisticated, capture trends, not certainties.

Putin and Trump are the least popular leaders among the Portuguese

An opinion poll by Intercampus analysed the 'unpopularity' of world leaders among the Portuguese. 83% of respondents disapprove of Putin's actions, while 70% view Trump negatively.

Putin and Trump are the world leaders least popular with the Portuguese, according to a poll

Tied for last place on this unfavourable 'podium' were Xi Jinping and Benjamin Netanyahu.