About our Luis Montenegro news
Latest news on Luís Montenegro, featuring comprehensive coverage of his election victory, the challenges of forming a government, and his impact on Portugal's political landscape in the wake of the 2024 legislative elections.
Luís Montenegro, the leader of Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), has emerged victorious in the country's snap legislative elections held on 10 March 2024. The Democratic Alliance, which includes the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the CDS – People's Party (CDS-PP), and the People's Monarchist Party (PPM), secured a narrow win over the incumbent Socialist Party (PS), led by Pedro Nuno Santos.
Despite the Democratic Alliance's electoral success, the coalition fell short of securing an outright majority in the 230-seat parliament. Montenegro faces the challenge of forming a stable government without the support of Chega, a far-right populist party that witnessed a surge in popularity, securing third place and nearly tripling its representation to 48 seats. This marks a significant shift in Portugal's political landscape, which had previously been one of the few European nations without a strong far-right presence in its legislative body.
As Montenegro navigates the complex task of forming a government, he must also address pressing issues such as the housing crisis, soaring rent prices, the deteriorating public health and education systems, shortages of teachers and doctors, low wages, and persistent inflation.
Stay informed with our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ feed on Luís Montenegro for the latest updates on his efforts to assemble a functioning government, implement policy initiatives, and steer Portugal through this transformative period in its political history. Our coverage offers insights into the implications of the election results, the evolving dynamics within the Portuguese parliament, and the challenges that lie ahead for Montenegro and the Democratic Alliance as they seek to govern effectively in a more fragmented political landscape.