Portugal’s Political Turmoil Set to End as Antonio Costa Named Prime Minister

 

Portugal’s president has named Socialist leader Antonio Costa as prime minister after weeks of political stalemate.

The move by Anibal Cavaco Silva paves the way for the first Socialist government backed in parliament by the far left.

Last month Costa toppled the minority centre-right coalition that had returned to power after winning most votes but it lost its overall majority. 

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Source: Euronews