Luis Montenegro

• 29 Mar 2024

Luis Montenegro, Portugal's new PM, unveils cabinet after tight election.

• Formation follows closely contested election and hung parliament.
• Despite third-largest party being far-right Chega, no deals made with them.
• Cabinet includes experienced politicians for finance, economy, and foreign affairs.
• Montenegro's minority government, including seven women.
• Democratic Alliance, led by Montenegro's party, wins 28.8% of vote and 80 seats.
• Outgoing premier's Socialist Party secures 28% of the ballot and 78 seats.
• New government inherits budget surplus but faces challenges ahead.
• Outgoing prime minister meets successor, leaving office with a "sense of duty accomplished".