After decades of political turmoil, Portugal is witnessing what many see as an accelerating shift to the right.

This week’s presidential election is seen as a wake-up call.

It brought a center-left politician to power — and a huge victory.

But the strong performance of his rival, the far-right candidate, suggests Portugal may be joining other European countries in shifting politics to the right.

The European country’s president is largely a figurehead, but he still wields considerable power.

So, how will this vote shape Portugal’s political future? How is the viewing situation across Europe?

host: James Bays

Guests:

Miguel Poiares Maduro – Director of the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute

Karel Lannoo – CEO, Center for European Policy Studies

Ruy Gomez da Silva – lawyer and former Portuguese Minister of Parliamentary Affairs