A total of 2,046 candidates will compete in the May 11 elections for 140 seats in parliament. The electoral system guarantees 92 secure seats from closed lists for the major parties, while the remaining mandates will be contested by all parties and coalitions.

The May 11 elections could bring changes to parliament, influenced by the diaspora vote and the entry of several new parties, which, according to polls, have gained considerable support.

In the 2021 elections, only four parties secured parliamentary representation: the Socialist Party (PS) won 74 seats, the Democratic Party (PD) secured 59, the Freedom Party (PL) gained 4, and the Social Democratic Party (PSD) won 3 seats.

In these elections, the Socialist Party is running alone, and like the Democratic Party, with the votes they currently hold and under the existing electoral system, they are already guaranteed 92 mandates—46 for each side. However, with the support of PL, which is now in coalition with PD, the Democratic Party is projected to secure four additional seats. Meanwhile, PSD will attempt to retain its three seats, though electoral shifts could either increase or decrease its representation.

On May 11, votes in electoral districts will be decisive, as the electoral code sets a vote threshold, meaning that at least 41 mandates will remain open for competition. These will be contested by 2,046 candidates from 11 parties and coalitions.