André Ventura, the far-right candidate from the Chega party, secured second place in Portugal's presidential election, facing off against Socialist candidate António José Seguro in a runoff. Ventura's rise reflects a broader shift towards far-right politics in Europe, capturing 24% of the vote. Seguro, who led with 31%, aims to unite progressives against extremism. The election saw the PSD party's worst performance in 25 years, with their candidate receiving only 11%. The runoff is set for February 8. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)