Monday, January 31, 2022

Portugal’s ruling Socialist party wins outright majority in snap general elections

Portugal’s ruling Socialist party (PS) won early legislative elections Sunday, securing an outright majority in parliament, according to exit polls.

Prime Minister Antonio Costa, the leader of the PS, said in his victory speech that they will rule the country for the next four years with 117 or 118 deputies in the 230-seat parliament.

"An outright majority doesn't mean absolute power. In a democracy, it doesn't mean to govern alone. I will establish dialogue with all political parties representing the Portuguese," Costa said.

"It is a triumph of humility, confidence and stability. I must admit that tonight is very special to me."

The number of the Left Bloc's deputies decreased from 19 to 4 and those in the Communist Party and Greens Alliance Unitarian Democratic Coalition from 12 to 5.

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