Portugal’s Socialists Stronger after Elections
Portugal’s Socialists Stronger after Elections

Author(s): Maciej Pawłowski
Subject(s): Governance, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Portugal; parliamentary elections; government of Antonio Costa; transatlantic relations; budget policies; EU economic integration;
Summary/Abstract: On 6 October, the ruling Socialist Party (PS), in power since 2015, won the parliamentary elections, gaining more seats. The PS’s success at the ballot stems from the government of Antonio Costa’s handling of the economy and the weakness of the opposition Social Democratic Party (PSD). PS will govern alone but with support from smaller parties. Portugal, along with Poland, will continue to advocate for strong transatlantic relations and traditional EU budget policies. However, the two countries will remain in opposite camps on climate, migration policy, and EU economic integration.

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