In Portugal, the Constitutional Court upheld a ruling on August 8, 2026, invalidating the last election of the People-Animals-Nature (PAN) party's national bodies. This decision confirmed the nullity of the election held during the X Congress on December 20, 2025, due to claims of illegitimacy. Inês Real Sousa, the re-elected voice of PAN, expressed respect for democratic institutions but criticized the ruling. The internal opposition group called for a new Congress, emphasizing the need for democratic guarantees.
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