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Video. Presidential elections in Portugal could bring another victory for populists in Europe

Updated: 18/01/2026 - 22:28 GMT+1

A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday's presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe's rising far-right parties.

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