Portuguese government survives Chega censure motion as Socialists abstain

Portugal's minority center-right government has survived a parliamentary motion of censure introduced by the right-wing Chega party. The motion, which targeted recent controversies surrounding the Ministry of Internal Administration, was defeated following a three-hour debate in Parliament.

The ruling Democratic Alliance coalition voted against the measure, while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring the motion's defeat. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega's initiative, stating that voters would deliver a "political judgment" on the party's actions. He added that the administration intends to maintain its strategy of negotiating legislation on a case-by-case basis rather than establishing permanent political alliances in parliament.

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