Portugal Legislative Elections, 10/04/2015

[Clarko95 📚💰📈]

PS/PCP/BE - 50.87%
PSD/CDS - 38.55%

These results are incredibly frustrating. By all accounts, the Portugese right was given a good thrashing and yet they will likely return to power...

Well, it's a bit like the Danish situation. The next "right-wing" government (PS support will moderate that) will be unstable and might collapse early, giving the left a unique opportunity to convincingly win the next elections. If the left would have "won" this election, however, it would have had only a narrow majority and in 2019 (if not earlier), the right would be ready for a big victory. In the long run, this might benefit the left.

Yes, I'm seeing some news outlets speculate on June - October 2016 timeframe for new elections.