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News|The Far RightVoters in Portugal electing new president, could be far-right winnerAmong the frontrunners is Andre Ventura, whose far-right party is the second-largest in parliament.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, Portugal commenced its presidential election, marking a significant political event where a far-right candidate could potentially advance to a runoff. This election involves 11 candidates, with polling stations opening at 8:00 AM…

CBy Chloe SimmonsJan 18, 20261 min read

On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, Portugal commenced its presidential election, marking a significant political event where a far-right candidate could potentially advance to a runoff. This election involves 11 candidates, with polling stations opening at 8:00 AM local time. Approximately 11 million individuals are eligible to vote.

The electoral process in Portugal requires a candidate to secure over 50% of the vote to win in the first round. If no candidate achieves this, a second round will occur on Mon, Feb 8, 2021. Current projections suggest Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, may lead the first round but is unlikely to win the second round against any opponent.

The President of Portugal primarily serves as a figurehead with limited executive power. The role involves mediating disputes, defusing tensions, and possessing certain significant powers such as veto rights over parliamentary legislation, which can be overturned. The president also has the authority to dissolve parliament and call early elections.

The election winner will succeed President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who is completing his second five-year term, the maximum allowed.

This election involves 11 candidates, with polling stations opening at 8:00 AM local time.
Chloe Simmons · Thehackingpost

Chega's rise in public support led it to become the second-largest party in Portugal’s parliament last year. Andre Ventura has focused on issues such as immigration, which has been a contentious point in his campaign.

Other prominent candidates include Luis Marques Mendes from the centre-right Social Democratic Party and Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party. These parties have historically alternated in power over the past 50 years.

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Portugal's political developments have a limited impact on the European Union's overall direction, given that Portugal's economy constitutes roughly 1.6% of the EU's GDP, and its military capabilities are relatively modest.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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