Monday, 17 August 2026Europe · Analysis
Independent · Brussels & Berlin
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Chega party leader and presidential candidate, Chega
Centre-left candidate leads polls by two-to-one margin in Sunday's vote, while far-right Chega leader fails to consolidate conservative support despite historic first-round showing.
Antonio Jose Seguro leads first round with 31.1% but falls short of majority, setting up 8 February contest against Chega leader Andre Ventura on 23.5%
The anti-immigration party finished second in the May 18 election, overtaking the Socialists by two seats and positioning itself to lead parliamentary opposition to another minority government.
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