Portugal's election outcome leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty regarding its future, while simultaneously boosting the morale of the radical right across Europe.

Portugal faces weeks of political uncertainty following inconclusive general election results, which also reinforces a resurgence of the radical right across Europe.

The rise of the populist party, Chega, in Sunday's vote has brought the hard right to the forefront of Portuguese politics. With the outcome hanging in the balance, the competition between two major moderate parties remains undecided as they await crucial results from overseas voters. 

Official results are expected to be released within two weeks.

The remarkable ascent of Chega, a party just five years old, is evident in its increased parliamentary seats from 12 in the 2022 election to 48 in the current one.

Source euronews

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