Chega
Founded in April 2019 by its leader André Ventura, in response to a perceived lack of political solutions to Portugal's social and political challenges, CHEGA saw him elected that same year as its sole Member of Parliament. In 2020, CHEGA expanded its representation to 12 Members of Parliament, and today it holds 50 out of 230 seats, having received 18.1% of the vote. CHEGA's key objectives include reforming the justice system, enhancing security, addressing immigration issues, improving healthcare, promoting the well-being of the Portuguese people, and opposing socialism and its promotion of "wokism." The Portuguese party CHEGA identifies itself as a national, conservative, liberal, and personalist party.
Party members
António Tânger Corrêa is a Member of the European Parliament (since 2024) and VP of "Patriots for Europe" and CHEGA. A former diplomat for over 40 years, he served in China, America, North Africa, and the Middle East. He holds a law degree, was awarded the Grand Cross of Merit by Portugal and Lithuania, and was an Olympic sailor.
Member: Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on Fisheries, Special committee on the European Democracy Shield, Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee, Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula, Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
