Legal: Election campaign news in Portugal

The Constitution and the 8 February election

From the economy to defence: what Seguro and Ventura think on seven issues for Belém

Presidential elections: Livre formally backs António José Seguro citing a 'serious risk to the rule of law'

The presidential embarrassment

Cotrim de Figueiredo's dark week

The harassment allegation and second-round scenarios: the day that shook Cotrim's campaign

Communities. Electronic voting tested in CCP elections

Pilot project involves the ministries of Foreign Affairs, State Reform, and Internal Administration. CCP elections are scheduled for February 2027.

President of the Republic fears that parties may force elections to resolve deadlock

Seguro believes that the parties are entrenched, talking to themselves, and lack the capacity to work for the country. The President fears they may be tempted to go to the polls, which would further deepen the deadlock.

Are PS and PSD "love for a lifetime"?

Fearing that Chega might govern, the PS is rushing to propose a political alliance to the PSD to resolve the State Budget. Meanwhile, school rankings arrive with a year's delay.

Chega district leader files complaint with Public Prosecutor's Office against Bruno Mascarenhas

Patrícia Almeida, leader of the Chega party's Lisbon district branch, has reportedly filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against Bruno Mascarenhas, alleging irregularities in the collection of signatures for a list of candidates for delegates to the party's National Convention. The list, headed by the Lisbon city councillor, was rejected by district authorities. According to reports, the complaint submitted by Almeida, who is also a Member of Parliament and leads the rival list, cites alleged coercion of members, unauthorised contact with individuals not in the database, and forged signatures. Mascarenhas has dismissed the accusations, claiming the move reflects fear of competition, and maintains that the signatures were collected legitimately. The dispute highlights internal tensions within the party ahead of the National Convention in Entroncamento.

Expresso/SIC poll: PS leads voting intention, Chega has caught up with AD

The PS is not growing, but it leads the Expresso/SIC poll. The right-wing has a majority, with doubts regarding leadership: in direct intention Chega is ahead of the PSD, but they are tied once undecided voters are distributed.

Carlos César admits a "grand coalition" but only on one condition: if Chega wins the next elections

The PS president acknowledges the possibility of a future governing agreement between the PS and the PSD. However, for now, he states that the party must wait for the “right time”, as elections held now might not bring the “necessary change” and could even benefit Chega.

Seguro pressured to intervene regarding police charge

Left-wing parties, including figures from the Socialist Party (PS), demand a statement from the President condemning the police charge. Ventura wants Belém to praise the police. Protesters attack Seguro's silence.

CNN projects victory for Lula da Silva in Portugal. Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde show distinct voting patterns. Check it here

Official results are not yet public, but a survey by CNN Brasil anticipates a victory for Lula da Silva in Lisbon, with 60%.

Elections in Portugal: consulate clarifies physical ballots and polling stations

The consulate provides guidance regarding physical voting documents and locations for the upcoming elections in Portugal.

I didn't vote in the first round, can I vote in the second? Check here!

Google Trends has detected a surge in searches by Brazilians regarding voting in the second round after abstaining from the first. Despite misinformation claiming otherwise, missing the first round does not prevent a voter from casting a ballot in the second, as each round is treated as an independent election. Voters must maintain a regular voter registration status, and absences for each round must be justified separately to the Electoral Justice. High abstention rates were noted among Brazilians in Portugal, driven by factors such as travel distances and long queues.

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Tracking Poll: PS and Chega take a leap. AD has never been further from the top

Although a three-way technical tie persists, the gap between the governing coalition and the top two parties is beginning to widen.

The government of no one

Pedro Passos Coelho admitted back in March that he could return to party politics 'whenever he wants', arguing the PSD should have sought a legislative agreement with Chega and the Liberal Initiative. Luís Montenegro responded by calling for direct elections. Recent polls show the AD coalition trailing both the PS and sometimes Chega. Montenegro’s strategy of governing from the centre without reaching out to the right has left voters seeking change looking elsewhere. Should the PSD lose the next election, a potential coalition between Chega, the PSD, and the IL under Passos Coelho is emerging. Meanwhile, the PS struggles to regain lost support among the youth and in urban peripheries. The article explores the possibility of a 'technocratic' government—similar to Italy's—where external figures are appointed because neither party can claim a mandate. It concludes that President António José Seguro will eventually face a difficult choice between a cohesive right-wing government or a faceless centrist coalition, noting that a government without a clear mandate from the people risks losing legitimacy.

7am. Montenegro/Passos: "Failure? You can keep waiting"

The Prime Minister points out that he was not challenged in the last PSD elections and guarantees that the country would only lose out from an agreement between the Government and Chega. Furthermore, Ferro Rodrigues criticises Aguiar-Branco.

Chega: Government with Passos, but Ventura to lead if he wins

Ventura considers that the time for reaching an agreement with Montenegro is in the past. He is now focused on the polls, betting on a scenario where Chega wins and leads the majority, even if it involves Passos.

Ventura says time for a legislature agreement advocated by Passos Coelho 'has already passed'

Chega leader André Ventura stated that the PSD rejected a legislative agreement and that the opportunity has passed, though he remains open to working on specific issues. Ventura responded to comments by former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, who argued the PSD should have explored a coalition with Chega and IL. While Ventura noted that the PSD chose the Socialist Party (PS) as a partner, he expressed his goal to lead a future government with a majority mandate to implement necessary reforms.

Poll puts Chega ahead of PS and Ventura leads in trust for prime minister

Chega has overtaken the PS in voting intentions for the legislative elections, reaching 30.7% compared to 28.9% for the Socialists, according to the October DN/Aximage barometer. Compared to September, the party led by André Ventura rose by 2.1 percentage points, while the PS fell by 0.2 points. The AD dropped to 21.7% and the...

Elections in Porto feature clash between Bolsonaro supporters and Lula voters

Bolsonaro supporters and Workers' Party supporters exchanged provocations on opposite sides of the street in front of ISEP, where Brazilians are voting this Sunday. The PSP was called to disperse the protesters.

Despite 'a lot of posturing' and 'bravado', Luís Montenegro 'is getting very close to Chega'

Margarida Davim, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the results of this Friday's tracking poll. Among other aspects, she analyses a Socialist Party that 'is very soft'.

3 PM. Five men arrested near British military base

Authorities confirm arrests on suspicion of an attempted terrorist attack. Also, Gonçalo Matias believes that the AD will win the next elections with an absolute majority.

2 PM. Pope demands maximum vigilance regarding abuse in the Church

Pope Leo XIV appeals to bishops to repair the damage caused by sexual abuse in the Church and meets with seven victims in France today. Also in this news, Gonçalo Matias predicts an absolute majority for the AD in 2029.

PS would "hardly" be able to guarantee governability today

The Mayor of Matosinhos views polls with optimism, but is aware that the figures are still insufficient for the PS. She criticises the Government's inertia regarding decentralisation, admits PS failures at the IHRU, and has faith in Carneiro.