Portugal's Far-Right Chega Party Pushes for Constitutional Reform After 50 Years

Parliament Split Over Whether to Amend the Constitution as Far-Right Party Pushes for Review

Another round of constitutional reform is already on the horizon—this time driven by Chega, which now sees it as a priority where there once was none.

Chega Prepares Constitutional Amendment Proposal for April Push

André Ventura has declared the time to act is now, aiming to capitalize on the current right-wing majority in parliament.

But the Social Democratic Party (PSD) has swiftly dismissed the idea, insisting constitutional reform is not on the immediate agenda. It's not a flat-out no—just a firm not now.

Fifty years ago, when the Constitution was approved, it wasn't unanimous, yet it secured support from over 90% of sitting lawmakers. The only party to vote against it was the CDS.