Portuguese parliament rejects far-right no-confidence motion against minority government
Portugal's parliament defeated a no-confidence motion submitted by Chega, as the Socialist Party abstained and the government criticized both opposition forces.
Portugal's parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence introduced by the far-right Chega party against the minority government. The vote followed a three-hour debate centered on controversies surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration. Members of the governing coalition voted against the measure, while the main opposition Socialist Party abstained, ensuring the proposal failed.
Following the debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized both Chega for initiating the vote and the Socialists for their abstention. Leitão Amaro stated that the executive continues to operate without a "preferential partner" in parliament, adding that Chega's actions would face a "political judgment" from voters.
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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