Portugal's government survives motion of censure as opposition abstains

Portugal's parliament has rejected a censure motion introduced by the far-right Chega party against the country's minority administration. The measure, targeting recent controversies involving the internal administration ministry, failed after the governing coalition voted against it and the main opposition Socialist Party chose to abstain.

During closing arguments, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro asserted that the electorate would pass a "political judgment" on Chega for introducing a proposal bound for defeat. Leitão Amaro also criticized the Socialists' decision to abstain instead of voting directly against the measure. He reaffirmed that the government will continue to negotiate legislation on a case-by-case basis, maintaining it operates without a "preferred partner" in parliament.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)