João Cancela
João Cancela is a political scientist and author known for his work on Portuguese electoral history, particularly regarding the democratic transitions in the country. He has co-authored the book 'As Eleições de 1975: Eleições Fundadoras da Democracia Portuguesa,' which discusses the significance of the 1975 Constituent Assembly elections as a pivotal moment in establishing democracy in Portugal. Cancela's insights have contributed to discussions on the correct historical interpretation of key events during Portugal's transition from dictatorship to democracy.
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João Cancela commented on the end of Portugal's reputation as an exception to the rise of the far-right.
Imprensa internacional fala de Seguro, “o moderado” que travou a extrema-direita | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2026-02-09
João Cancela is a political science professor who commented on the rise of the far-right in Portugal.
הפסד לכוכב מתנגדי ההגירה בפורטוגל
Israel· 2026-02-09
João Cancela is one of the political scientists who conducted a study on electoral abstention in Portugal.
Presidenciais poderão ter sido as mais participadas desde primeira eleição de Cavaco | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
João Cancela is one of the political scientists who authored the study on electoral abstention in Portugal.
Participação nas presidenciais em mínimos históricos e jovens são os que menos votam | AbstençãoPortugal· 2026-01-13
João Cancela is mentioned as a political scientist who raised questions about the government's resolution regarding the elections.
Governo vai corrigir resolução que diz que eleições de 1976 foram as primeiras livres | 25 de Novembro de 1975Portugal· 2025-09-12