Portugal's minority government survives Chega's censure motion

Portugal's minority Democratic Alliance government survived a parliamentary censure motion introduced by the right-wing Chega party. The motion, titled "For the end of a Government without political authority," was targeted at recent controversies surrounding the Ministry of Internal Administration.

Following a three-hour debate, the motion was defeated as the ruling center-right coalition voted against it, while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained. Speaking after the vote, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega's initiative and suggested voters would deliver a political judgment on the party. He reiterated that the administration plans to maintain its strategy of negotiating legislation on a case-by-case basis rather than establishing a permanent political alliance.

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