The far right fizzles in Portugal’s local elections.
13 October 2025
The far-right Chega party underperformed expectations and failed to conquer any major cities in Sunday’s nationwide local elections in Portugal.
Despite its failure to take over significant city halls, the far-right party increased its presence in municipal councils across the country and could play a major role in shaping policy in several municipalities.
Despite its failure to take over significant city halls, the far-right party increased its presence in municipal councils across the country and could play a major role in shaping policy in several municipalities.