Is the tide turning on Europe’s hard-right populists?
The far right struggled to convert momentum into decisive victories across a string of recent elections and referendums.
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Is Portugal shifting to the right?
Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
Portugal votes in first presidential run-off in 40 years
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