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Different visions of the future and the country mobilise young people to support António José Seguro and André Ventura. What unites them? The belief that politics — and this election — can help change their lives.
FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), precariousness and a fear of making mistakes explain youth abstention better than apathy. A lack of credibility in politics pushes them away from the democratic centre and drives them towards populism.
Key figures from the presidential election on 18 January 2026.
Votómetro is Observador's interactive tool that lets you, in minutes, discover which candidates you most identify with in the presidential election. Answer the questions and share your result.
In recent years, youth in Portugal has changed the paradigm: they currently face complex challenges resulting from a combination of economic, social, technological, and cultural factors. Recently, we have seen the concept of 'youth' involved in political, party, and union discussions, particularly regarding job insecurity and career prospects, access to housing, ...
