Latest news and stories about political engagement in Portugal for expats and residents.
António José Seguro starts his first 'Open Presidency' initiative in the municipality of Sertã.
I will not accept another struggling generation. This will not be the generation that lives worse than the previous one without me doing everything to prevent it.
The idea of 'disengagement' is not entirely true: it has been reflected at the time of voting, but not in other forms of participation. Editorial by Sónia Sapage.
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, ...
