Portugal's Socialist Party Wins Majority In Snap Election

 

Politico: António Costa wins big in Portugal’s general election 

Socialist Party wins absolute majority, but far right makes gains. LISBON — Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa pulled off a stunning victory in Sunday’s general election, winning a third consecutive term with his Socialist Party securing an absolute majority in parliament. 

“This is a special night for me,” Costa told cheering supporters. 

“The Portuguese have confirmed that they want a Socialist Party government for the next four years … they want stability, certainty and security.” 

With almost all votes in, the Socialists (PS) had won 41.7 percent, ahead of the center-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) on 28 percent.  

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