Portugal's parliament rejects far-right censure motion against minority government

Portugal's parliament has defeated a motion of censure introduced by the far-right Chega party against the country's minority administration. The initiative, brought over recent controversies involving the internal administration minister, failed after the ruling coalition voted against it while the opposition Socialist Party abstained.

Closing the three-hour debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the public would render a "political judgment" against Chega for introducing a measure destined to fail. Leitão Amaro also criticized the Socialists for abstaining rather than opposing the motion directly. He reiterated that the executive intends to pass legislation through case-by-case negotiations, maintaining no "preferred partner" in parliament.

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