Chega

Chega is a far-right, anti-establishment political party in Portugal, led by André Ventura. The party is considered nationalist and has been described as part of a rising nationalist tide in Europe. Recent presidential elections have brought Chega into the spotlight. While the Socialist Party's António José Seguro won the presidential election in a landslide victory, André Ventura, representing Chega, secured a record share of the vote for a far-right candidate. This outcome, despite Seguro's win, highlights the increasing fragmentation of the Portuguese political landscape and the growing support for far-right ideologies within the country. The election marked only the second time in five decades since the end of Portugal's fascist dictatorship that a presidential election required a runoff, underscoring Chega's impact on the political climate.