The 52 -year -old Luis Montenegro’s order to form a government PortugalMarcelo Rebelo de Souza, Thursday, May 29, eleven days after the national election.
In the May 18 parliamentary elections, its center -right democratic alliance Luis Montenegro It prevailed by difference, but without securing the coveted parliamentary majority in Portugal. It occupies 91 of the 230 seats in the House, increasing its power, but the goal of the 116th seats proved to be a dream.
After rejecting the idea of a wider government coalition, Montenegro argued that he would work with all political parties. Will be called upon to deal with, in particular, the far -right Chega partywhich became a largest opposition party with 60 seats, leaving in third place Socialist party with 58 seats.
The Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Souza He met yesterday (29.05.2025) in the afternoon with the leaders of the three largest parties, based on parliamentary representation.
The leader of the far -right faction, Andre Ventura He assured the country’s president that he would lead an “responsible” opposition and that he did not want a “new political crisis”.
For his part the leader of the Socialist Party, Carlos Cesar He acknowledged that “it is normal for Luis Montenegro to be appointed prime minister of the election results”.
After Third parliamentary elections from 2022the Portuguese parties are already being prepared for the next electoral battles: the autumn elections and the presidential elections in early 2026.