Portuguese parliament rejects Chega's no-confidence motion against minority government

Portugal's parliament has defeated a no-confidence motion presented by the far-right Chega party against the minority government. The measure, which targeted the executive following recent controversies surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration, failed after a three-hour parliamentary debate.

Members of the governing coalition voted against the motion, while the primary opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring the proposal would not pass. Following the debate, government representatives criticized Chega for initiating the vote and expressed frustration over the Socialist Party's abstention. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro reaffirmed that the administration continues to operate without a "preferential partner" in parliament, adding that Chega's parliamentary strategy would ultimately face a "political judgment" from the electorate.

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