Portuguese parliament rejects Chega's motion of no confidence
Portugal's parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence introduced by the far-right Chega party against the minority government after Socialists abstained.
Portugal's parliament has defeated a motion of no confidence brought by the far-right Chega party against the country's minority government.
The motion targeted recent controversies surrounding Internal Administration Minister Margarida Blasco. Following a three-hour debate, governing coalition parties voted against the measure, while the primary opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring the proposal failed.
During the debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro affirmed that the executive operates without a "preferential partner" in parliament and suggested voters would deliver a political judgment on Chega's actions. Cabinet officials concluded the session by criticizing Chega for filing the censure motion and condemning the Socialists for their abstention.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
Sources
- Expresso — Governo admite "julgamento político" sobre o Chega, mas insiste que continua sem "parceiro preferencial"
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Moção de censura do Chega ao Governo debatida hoje no Parlamento. PS abstém-se
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Moção de censura: Governo encerra debate com críticas ao Chega e ao PS
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