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This is a special night for me. The Portuguese have confirmed that they want a Socialist Party government for the next four years ... They want stability, certainty and security.

— António Costa António Costa (2022)

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An absolute majority doesn't mean absolute power. It doesn't mean governing alone. It's an increased responsibility.

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