Portugal is to hold an early election

Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18. His announcement Thursday came two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down.
Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18
Portugal will hold an early parliamentary election - its third in just over three years - on May 18, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, two days after the centre-right minority government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
Portugal sets elections for May 18 after government collapse
The snap elections were called after the ruling coalition lost a vote of confidence this week. Portuguese voters will head to the polls for the third time in as many years.
Portugal to Hold Snap Election on May 18 After Government Ousted
Portugal will face an early election on May 18, its third in just three years, after parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote.Most Read
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Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as many years.
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Portugal is heading to its third early election in just over three years after parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote on Tuesday night.
Explainer-What is at stake in Portugal if election is called?
Portugal is likely to face its third early parliamentary election in just over three years after the centre-right minority government lost a parliamentary confidence vote. The government stays on in a caretaker capacity following Tuesday's vote,
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