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
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
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
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
Portugal Portugal: Quarantined voters allowed to vote in polling stations Two-thirds of the 600,000 people quarantining are potential voters. 20/01/2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
the global conversation Eurogroup president on Brexit and EU Elections GLOBAL CONVERSATION | Eurogroup president Mário Centeno on Brexit and EU Elections in Euro's 20th year 17/01/2019
Portugal Political turmoil in Portugal over deadly forest fires Portugal's parliament holds minute silence for forest fire victims as the political blame game begins 19/10/2017
Portugal Portugal's interior minister resigns after fire disasters The minister said in her resignation letter that after the fires of recent days "I considered that I didn't have the political and personal conditions to continue in my post." 18/10/2017
Portugal Portugal fire inquiry Dozens of victims of the worst forest fires in Portugal's history did not get the help they needed. 27/06/2017
Portugal Portugal celebrates Carnation Revolution, warns against populism Portugal marks the 43rd anniversary of its Carnation Revolution, with top left-wing politicians urging the EU to fight the rise of populism by focusing more on social welfare. 25/04/2017
Portugal Mario Soares a committed democrat and Socialist Mario Soares admired by friends and political enemies 10/01/2017
Portugal Portugal says farewell to Mario Soares The state funeral of Portugal’s former President Mario Soares is due to be held later today (Tuesday Jan. 10/01/2017
