Portugal Presidential Election Runoff

Portugal is heading for a presidential runoff election on February 8, after no candidate secured the required 50% of the vote in the first round held on Sunday. This marks only the second time in Portugal's history that a presidential election will go to a second round. The leading candidates are António José Seguro of the Portugal — Socialist Party (Portugal), who garnered approximately 31% of the votes, and Portugal — André Ventura of the far-right Portugal — Chega party, who secured 24%. The campaign has focused on issues such as social inequality, low wages, housing shortages, migrant rights, and labor policies. Outgoing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is completing his final term. The rise of Portugal — Chega and Portugal — André Ventura as a significant opposition force indicates a shift in the political landscape of Portugal.