Portugal s opposition centre-right party won Sunday s general election while support for populist far-right Chega surged making it a kingmaker in the new parliament, an exit poll indicated.
Portugal's general election has been called two years ahead of schedule and is unlikely to produce a clear winner. But the far-right Chega party could play a decisive role in the ensuing coalition talks.
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Portugal's official election campaign begins Sunday, with the March 10 legislative vote likely to see a breakthrough by populist parties after an influence peddling scandal brought down eight years of Socialist government.The Netherlands could join this list after the victory of Geert Wilders in last November's legislative elections.