It is a win, but not with an overall majority for the Portuguese centre-right, which looks set to win about 38.5% of the vote to the Socialists 32% in the general election.<br /><br /> Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho becomes the first European leader to win re-election after imposing harsh austerity at the EU’s behest on a member state’s economy.<br /><br /> Another coalition appears inevitable, and the drop in support means Passos Coelho may have to soften some policies.<br /><br /> “This is the first time that a coalition government completed their mandate. It was the first time,” he claimed.<br /><br /> Antonio Costa was cheered by his supporters, but was unable to turn years of austerity into a Syriza-style revolt at the polls. The Socialists beat off the other left-wing parties, who scooped around 18% together.<br /><br /> “The coalition must understand that Portugal is experiencing a new political moment, which means they cannot keep governing as if nothing had happened,” said Costa.<br /><br /> Two other leftwing parties scored 18% be
