Portugal heads to polls with Socialists set to remain in power

Portugal's centre-left Socialists expected to retain power and win more parliament seats as general elections are held in the country

Portugal's Prime Minister and Socialist Party candidate Antonio Costa meets supporters as part of the last day of campaigning ahead of Portugal's general election, at downtown Lisbon, Portugal October 4, 2019.

"The main question is whether we'll have our hands tied," Costa said during a campaign rally on Friday. "We need to have the strength to guarantee four years of stability and not be a short-term government." Portugal is expected to record its lowest budget deficit in 45 years of democratic history this year. The economy is on course to grow 1.9 percent this year, above the EU average, helped by export growth and a booming tourism industry.

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