Politics & Government Guide · PortugalPolitics & Government Guide in Portugal
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Portugal's XXIV Constitutional Government under Prime Minister Luís Montenegro (AD) lasted from April 2024 to June 2025 before dissolution. The fragmented parliament features PS with 78 seats, AD with 80, and surging Chega with 50, amid a rightward political shift. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa remains head of state in this semi-presidential system.
Political Stability
Good
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Unitary semi-presidential republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa(since 2016)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro(Democratic Alliance (AD))since 2024
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Stable
World Bank (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Good
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Full Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Center-right
Right-wing to far-right
Voting Rights
Portuguese citizens have full voting rights. EU citizens residing in Portugal can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- XXIV Constitutional Government formed on 2 April 2024 led by Luís Montenegro after March 2024 legislative elections
- Government dissolved on 5 June 2025 following loss of parliamentary confidence
- Rise of far-right Chega party, securing 50 seats in 2024 elections
- Early elections called after Prime Minister António Costa's resignation in November 2023 amid corruption probe
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