Portugal, exit poll
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Romanian, Portuguese and Polish nationals have been casting their ballots, with millions of Europeans taking to the polls on Sunday.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's center-right Democratic Alliance won the most seats in the country's third general election in three years on Sunday, May 18, but again fell short of a parliamentary majority.
Exit poll shows liberal Warsaw mayor and conservative historian advancing to runoff in Polish presidential election.
Democratic Alliance (AD) - This alliance includes the centre-right Social Democratic Party. Its leader, Luís Montenegro, won snap elections in 2024 and has led a minority government with 80 seats since then. He lost a vote of confidence in March, which led to the election
Portugal's election exit polls point to a fragmented political scene resisting unity on key issues like housing and immigration. The Democratic Alliance gains 29-34% of votes, Chega surprises with increased support,
Third general election in three years likely to yield another minority government as voters grapple with corruption, housing crisis, and shifting party loyalties.
Romanian, Portuguese and Polish nationals have been casting their ballots, with millions of Europeans taking to the polls on Sunday.
The 55-year-old centrist, who has pledged to clamp down on corruption, is staunchly in favor of Romania's membership in the EU and NATO, and has said his country's support for Ukraine is vital for its own security against a growing Russian threat.