Now playing Next Portugal Exclusive poll shows Portuguese voters in favour of early elections Portuguese voters will head to the polls on 10 March to vote in early elections triggered by a government corruption scandal. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Portugal: Will the political crisis bring about an economic one? Voting on the budget is the glue that holds the Portuguese parliament together, but amid a corruption scandal that has sent the government packing, what comes next for the country's feeble economy? 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal election: Key takeaways as Socialists cement power With more than 99% of the votes counted, the PS, lead by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, had secured 41.68% of the vote and an outright majority. 31/01/2022
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal election: Socialists re-elected but far-right make gains A poll by Portugal’s Catholic University for public broadcaster RTP estimated that the Socialists collected between 37%-42% of the vote on Sunday, with their main rival, the centre-right Social Democrats taking 30%-35%. 30/01/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Portugal election: How important is the vote for the EU? Prime Minister António Costa's Socialist Party is neck and neck with Rui Rio's Social Democratic Party. 28/01/2022
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 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's PM joins in early voting ahead of general election The official election date in Portugal is 30 January, but the early voting option was introduced to avoid over-crowding on the day itself. 23/01/2022
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 no comment Portugal votes for new president at height of COVID pandemic Voters are choosing among seven presidential candidates amid rising COVID cases. 24/01/2021
Now playing Next Portugal 5 key points from Portugal election results Socialist Antonio Costa wins another term. But what else did we learn from Portugal's parliamentary election? 07/10/2019
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 Portugal Portugal elections: Who are the main parties? Portugal is holding its general election on October 6, with more than 20 political forces in the running. But who's who? 05/10/2019
Now playing Next World 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 world news Rebelo de Sousa wins Portuguese presidential election Centre-right candidate Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa won Portugal’s presidential election on Sunday, an outcome that should help maintain political balance 25/01/2016
Now playing Next world news Portugal's De Souza wins presidential election in the first round Portugal’s centre-right candidate Marcelo Rebelo de Souza has won the presidential election in the first round. He took over fifty-two percent of 24/01/2016
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal goes to the polls for a new president People in Portugal have been voting in the presidential election against an unstable political backdrop that has seen the country ruled by a shaky 24/01/2016
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal's new president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa wants to 'heal wounds' Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been elected as the new president of Portugal. Euronews followed the centre-right politician’s election campaign and 24/01/2016
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal picks a new president amid turbulent political times The people of Portugal are voting for a new president on Sunday in a country never far from political turmoil in recent months. Voters have a record 24/01/2016