Portugal's parliament rejects Chega motion of censure against government

Portugal’s parliament has rejected a motion of censure introduced by the far-right Chega party against the minority government. Following a three-hour debate focusing on controversies surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration, the ruling coalition voted against the measure while the opposition Socialist Party abstained, securing the government's survival.

Closing the debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for submitting a motion bound for defeat and questioned the Socialists' stance. Leitão Amaro noted that the public would make a "political judgment" on Chega's actions, while affirming that the administration will maintain its strategy of building legislative majorities case by case without a "preferred partner."

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