Portugal's third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people.

Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won an early parliamentary election on Sunday, but again fell short of the full majority needed to end a long period of political uncertainty, while the centre-left Socialists and far-right Chega were nearly tied for second place.

Portugal’s president has convened political parties for consultations after a general election delivered another minority government.

Portugal's latest general election resulted in a political shift, with the rise of the populist Chega party, challenging traditional power dynamics. The Democratic Alliance won 89 seats but fell short of a majority.

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Official results show that the center-right Democratic Alliance has won Portugal’s general election. Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.

Voters in Portugal are returning to the polls for a third general election in three years, as the country’s increasingly fragmented political landscape defies efforts to unite behind policies on pressing national issues such as immigration,

Portugal is a parliamentary republic with a unicameral legislature of 230 members, elected by direct vote to serve four-year terms. On March 13, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa dissolved parliament and called a snap election for May 18, marking the country's third early parliamentary election in less than four years.

Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) clinched a tentative victory in Sunday's snap election, but failed to achieve a clear majority. While Prime Minister Luis Montenegro calls it a confidence boost,

Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro prepared Monday to lead a new minority government after the upstart far-right Chega party tied for second place in snap elections, posing a major challenge

Luís Montenegro’s Democratic Alliance (AD) has won the legislative elections in Portugal, which will allow the current prime minister to continue in office. With more than 99% scrutinized