The recent elections in Portugal reveal a significant rise of the far-right Chega party, shaking the traditional political landscape dominated by the center-right and center-left parties. As the Democratic Alliance seeks to form a minority government,

Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won early parliamentary elections but didn't secure a majority to end political unrest. Centre-left Socialists and far-right Chega were nearly tied for second place.

Portugal is a parliamentary republic with a unicameral legislature of 230 members, elected by direct vote to serve four-year terms. On March 13, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa dissolved parliament and called a snap election for May 18, marking the country's third early parliamentary election in less than four years.

Portugal’s president has convened political parties for consultations after a general election delivered another minority government.

Portugal faces its third general election in three years, with uncertainty looming over forming a stable government. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's party, the Democratic Alliance, could gain the most seats but not a majority.