The Latest Breaking News from Luis Montenegro

Portugal has scrapped a "manifestation of interest" clause that allowed workers to come to the country without an employment contract.

Environmentalists fear focus on economy may undermine country’s climate transition – one of most radical in Europe

Sunday’s elections marked the end of voters’ patience with the failed socioeconomic policies of both main parties, says journalist Joana Ramiro

Portugal looked set on Monday for a period of political uncertainty after no party won a majority in the election at the weekend and the far-right surged into the role of potential kingmaker.

The results set the stage for some difficult negotiations

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Portugal's main centre-right party narrowly defeated the incumbent Socialists but fell well short of a majority in a general election that saw far-right Chega surge to become a potential kingmaker.

Democratic Alliance edged ahead of incumbent Socialists in nail-biting count that saw far-right surge.

Luis Montenegro, whose centre-right party won Portugal's general election on Sunday according to exit polls, is a seasoned parliamentarian with no government experience who is perceived as honest and competent despite a lack of flair.