Portugal's parliament rejects Chega's motion of no confidence against minority government

Portugal's parliament has defeated a motion of no confidence submitted by the far-right Chega party against the minority government. The motion, which targeted the executive's political authority following controversies involving the Minister of Internal Administration, failed after the main opposition Socialist Party abstained while governing parties voted against it.

During the three-hour debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the cabinet operates without a "preferential partner" in parliament, adding that voters would make a political assessment of Chega's actions. Cabinet members concluded the session by criticizing both Chega for introducing the defeated motion and the Socialists for their parliamentary stance.

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