Now playing Next Portugal Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections Despite a certain disenchantment with the Socialist Party, the majority of voters believe that PM Antonio Costa has more skills and experience to govern than his main opponent, PSD's Rui Rio. 30/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal election: how the left's odd political coalition was born As part of our coverage of Portugal's upcoming election later this month, we look at the unique cirucumstances that brought about the so-called 'Geringonça' coalition. 27/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal election: the rise of the far-right In this special preview of Portugal's parliamentary election we shine a spotlight on the country's far-right Chega party 26/01/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Portugal election: Why now? Who leads the polls? Why does it matter? Read our special guide to Portugal's parliamentary poll, which will take place on Sunday, 30 January. 25/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal election: the voters caught between apathy and anger As part of our Portuguese election coverage we talk to a family struggling to cope with the cost of living and meet an restaurateur struggling to survive the pandemic. 25/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal: Quarantined voters allowed to vote in polling stations Two-thirds of the 600,000 people quarantining are potential voters. 20/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Campaigning gets underway ahead of Portugal election The vote comes two years ahead of schedule as the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa called an early election after the parliament failed to pass the new budget. 16/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal's president vetoes law legalising euthanasia President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said the wording of the second draft still needs "clarification". 30/11/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal’s parliament approves revised bill legalising euthanasia Parliament passed the first version of the bill in January, but President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had asked the Constitutional Court to review it. 05/11/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Early election called in Portugal after MPs reject Socialists' budget The snap election is set to take place on January 30 next year. 04/11/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal faces snap elections after MPs reject budget Portuguese MPs have rejected the proposed 2022 state budget, leading to the likelihood of an early election. 26/10/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal could see snap election as coalition in tatters over budget A political crisis is looming in Portugal as the minority Socialist government struggles to win support for its state budget from other left-of-centre parties. 25/10/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal's former president Jorge Sampaio dies aged 81 Current president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said in a televised address that Sampaio fought for "freedom and equality". 10/09/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portuguese President orders constitutional review of euthanasia law The President said the legislation appears "excessively imprecise," potentially creating a situation of "legal uncertainty." The law was approved by a significant majority in parliament three weeks ago. 18/02/2021
Now playing Next Portugal Portuguese MPs vote for euthanasia, bringing new law a step closer The proposed law allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide for terminally ill and gravely injured people now goes to Portugal's President for approval. 29/01/2021
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Is the far-right gaining popularity in Portugal? Portugal will head to the polls on Sunday to choose a new President, despite pandemic lockdown measures still in place. We take a look at Chega!, a right-wing party pushing to get through to the second round. 21/01/2021
Now playing Next Unreported Europe Portugal's economic resurgence leaves its citizens behind Having left austerity behind, Portugal is now a shining example of economic recovery - a demand stimulus policy based on the real estate market and tourism. However, good results hide a darker reality. 06/03/2020
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal votes in general election Portuguese citizens vote on Sunday in the country's general election, in which the current Socialist PM Costa is the favourite. 06/10/2019
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Portugal elections: the end of the 'contraption' coalition? While incoming centre-left Prime Minister Antonio Costa is poised to win re-election, it is not clear if he will get an absolute majority in parliament. Costa's party is currently ruling with support from two far-left, eurosceptic parties, a coalition known 'Geringonça' or 'contraption'. 05/10/2019
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe António Costa: Portugal's Prime Minister in profile Antonio Costa 04/10/2019
