Portuguese parliament rejects Chega's censure motion against minority government

Portugal's parliament has debated and defeated a censure motion introduced by the far-right Chega party against the minority Democratic Alliance government. The motion, titled "For the end of a government without political authority," targeted recent controversies involving the Minister of Internal Administration.

The measure failed after the ruling coalition voted against it while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained. During the debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for advancing a motion bound for defeat, stating that citizens would render a "political judgment" on the party's parliamentary tactics. Leitão Amaro also reiterated that the executive continues to govern without relying on a "preferential partner" in parliament.

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