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Portuguese Communists chart a ‘patriotic politics of the left’

September 11, 2018 By C.J. Atkins

Portugal stood up to capitalist austerity—and won.

European left divided over EU membership

December 7, 2016 By John Wojcik

Europe’s left parties struggle to oppose the anti-democratic qualities of the EU without lending credence to the far right’s nationalism.

Left coalition keeps right wing on the defensive in Portugal

December 5, 2016 By John Wojcik

While right wing parties menace the political landscape in the U.S. and Europe, they have been substantially beaten back in Portugal.

Portugal: the left takes charge

December 9, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Instead of head-on confrontation, the left is trying to maneuver while strengthening its base by improving people's lives.

Portugal: Socialist government takes power with Left support

November 24, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Antonio Luis Santos da Costa of the Socialist Party, forms a government with the support of the Communist, Ecologist (Green) and Left Bloc deputies in the national parliament.