Portuguese minority government survives Chega's parliamentary censure motion

Portugal's minority government survived a censure motion brought by the far-right Chega party on Tuesday following a three-hour parliamentary debate. As anticipated, the governing Social Democratic Party coalition voted against the initiative, while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring the motion's rejection.

The censure motion was introduced over controversies involving the Internal Administration Ministry. In his closing address, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for forcing a vote destined to fail and suggested citizens would pass a "political judgment" on the party's strategy. Leitão Amaro reaffirmed that the government maintains no "preferential partner" in parliament as it continues to navigate its minority position.

Despite defeating the challenge, the administration remains under sustained political pressure from opposition factions across parliament.

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