The results of the 2024 legislative elections

The Democratic Alliance secured a slim victory against the Socialist Party in the legislative elections of March 10th. These elections marked a reconfiguration of the national party system with the rise of far-right party Chega as the third political force.

This report analyses the elections results, their consequences for the country’s governance and highlights the main reactions of the election night. The document also describes the expected calendar that follows from the appointment of the Prime Minister to the swearing in of his government and the presentation of the programme to the Portuguese Parliament.