‘We are not extremist’: Portugal’s radical right eyes kingmaker role | CNN
There are signs that a lurch to the right is brewing in Portugal and many European nations, just as Donald Trump leaps toward the Republican nomination in the US.
www.cnn.comI don’t have live tool access right now to fetch the very latest headlines. Based on recent public coverage, here’s what’s been circulating about Portugal’s Republican Party (Chega) and the broader right-wing landscape:
- Chega has been a focal point as Portugal’s far-right party, gaining visibility and occupying a potential kingmaker role in several parliamentary configurations over the past two years. This pattern has driven continued attention to its leadership and policy positions.[4][6][10]
- The main shift in Portugal’s politics in 2024–2025 involved the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) and its impact on governing coalitions, with Chega’s vote share fluctuating amid controversy and campaign dynamics. Observers have debated how much Chega could influence government formation or anchor a more moderate coalition.[2][5]
- Election cycles during this period have featured multiple snap elections and changing majorities, which has kept the Republican Party in a position where it can affect bargaining and policy debates, even if not always in formal government roles.[5][6][2]
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