Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Portugal
Portugal maintains a stable democratic system with a semi-presidential structure. The country continues to focus on economic recovery, digital transformation, and progressive social policies while maintaining strong European Union engagement.
Political Stability
Good
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Semi-Presidential Representative Democratic Republic
Legal System
Civil law system based on Portuguese and European law
Head of State
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa(since 2016)
Head of Government
Prime Minister António Costa(Socialist Party)since 2015
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderately Stable
World Bank Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Perception
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Free
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
Voting Rights
Citizens can vote in national and local elections. EU citizens can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Continued implementation of digital government transformation
- Increased focus on renewable energy and climate action
- Economic recovery and stabilization post-pandemic
- Ongoing reforms in healthcare and education sectors
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