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Parties: at the hour before the change?

Observador28 August 2026 at 08:29

Political parties in Portugal face a period of uncertainty and transformation, according to the questions raised. The Portuguese left sees a new think tank emerging that raises questions about its future strategic positioning.

CDS, a historic party of the Portuguese right, finds itself in a delicate situation, potentially hanging on the AD coalition. This dependence raises doubts about the party's autonomy and identity within the alliance.

PSD, after Chega's rise, seems to hesitate to take bolder positions, opting for a more cautious strategy that avoids significant political risks.

As for the Left Block and the Portuguese Communist Party, the questions suggest that both face a limited horizon, with potentially numbered days. However, the only certainty the parties seem to share is the awareness that something will change, although without clear knowledge about the nature or timing of these alterations.

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