Portuguese parliament debates motion of no confidence against government

Portugal's parliament debated a motion of no confidence against the government on Tuesday, introduced by the Chega party. The motion, titled "For the end of a Government without political authority," was brought forward following recent controversies involving the Minister of Internal Administration.

The motion was set to fail after the main opposition Socialist Party (PS) announced it would abstain. During the three-hour parliamentary session, Cabinet Minister António Leitão Amaro emphasized that the government maintains its stance of operating without a "preferential partner" in parliament, while noting an impending political judgment regarding Chega. Government representatives concluded the session with criticisms directed at both Chega and the PS.

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