In the general election held in Portugal, the ruling party and the main opposition faction were at a crossroads in terms of votes, with far-right parties nearly quadrupling their seats, which is expected to have an impact on future negotiations for a coalition government.
In Europe, far-right parties advocating strict immigration policies are gaining support one after another in various regions, creating a sense of alarm.
In Portugal, Prime Minister Costa, who had led the cabinet for over eight years, announced his resignation due to allegations of corruption within the government, and a general election was held on the 10th.
With a vote count of over 98%, the coalition faction led by the center-left ruling Socialist Party and the center-right opposition Social Democratic Party were competing with each other with approximately 29% of the vote.
Meanwhile, the far-right party ``Chega'' won approximately 18% of the vote, nearly quadrupling its number of seats.
``Chega'' is a new political party that was formed in 2019, and has attracted support mainly from the younger generation by advocating strict immigration policies and capturing dissatisfaction with corruption and soaring housing prices.
``Scega'' leader Ventura expressed his joy, calling it a ``huge victory.'' Far-right parties in France and Germany also commented and welcomed ``Scega''s progress.
Furthermore, the rise of far-right parties is expected to have an impact on future coalition negotiations in Portugal.
In Europe, ahead of the EU parliamentary elections in June, there is a growing sense of alarm as far-right parties are gaining support one after another in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries.