“Distrust” main reason why most Portuguese did not vote in European elections

“Distrust” main reason why most Portuguese did not vote in European elections

Portuguese citizens are “generally unsatisfied with and distrustful of Portuguese politics”. This was the main reason why nearly 70% of the country did not vote in the latest European elections, according to the results of a European Union (EU) survey conducted in May which were revealed this week, ahead of the October 6 legislative elections.

It involved over 1,000 Portuguese citizens, 69% of whom said they did not vote in the European elections.