Portuguese parliament rejects Chega's censure motion against minority government

Portugal's parliament has defeated a motion of censure brought by the far-right Chega party against the minority Democratic Alliance administration. The proposal, which accused the executive of lacking political authority following controversies involving the Minister of Internal Administration, failed after a three-hour debate.

The governing coalition voted against the measure, while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring its rejection. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for pushing a doomed initiative, stating the public would pass a "political judgment" on the party's parliamentary conduct while emphasizing that the government remains without a permanent legislative partner.

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