CDS-PP at a Glance

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Centro Democrático e Social / Partido Popular

Democratic and Social Centre / People's Party

Christian Democratic

Right

Flag of European Parliament

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No affiliated group in the European Parliament

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Historical Election Results

CDS-PP: Election Result Trends in Portugal

History of Government Participation since 1945

Power Dynamics: Historical Government Roles
Leading Government
In Government
10

Total Cabinet Participations

Total Duration: 15 years • 1 month • 2 weeks • 6 days

1

Cabinets Led

Total Duration: 3 months • 1 week • 5 days

9

Coalition Participations

Total Duration: 14 years • 10 months • 1 week • 1 day

28%

Time in Government

The party participated in government for 28% of the legislative period.

Montenegro I
2024
AD
CDS/PP
PSD
Passos Coelho II
2015
CDS/PP
PPD/PSD
Passos Coelho I
2011
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
Santana Lopes
2004
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
Barroso
2002
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
Balsemao II
1981
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
PPM
Balsemao I
1981
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
PPM
Carneiro II
1980
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
PPM
Carneiro I
1980
PPD/PSD
CDS/PP
PPM
Soares II
1978
PS
CDS/PP

Data Sources and Methodology

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ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data

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Additional Sources

Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).

CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”