Portugal, the collapse

What to know about the collapse of Portugal’s government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament.
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 government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
Three elections in three years is a bad look for Portugal’s democratic stability. As seen elsewhere in the EU, it’s stirring up anti-establishment
Portugal To Hold Snap Election On May 18 After Government Collapse
Portugal will head to the polls on May 18 for an early parliamentary election—its third in just over three years—following the collapse of the centre-right minority government. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced the decision on Thursday, two days after the government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
Portugal’s Government Collapses After Losing Parliament Vote
Portugal’s parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote Tuesday, likely leading the country to its third early election in just over three years.
Portugal set for snap election as government loses vote of confidence
Portugal held its last general election in March 2024 following the resignation of Socialist Prime Minister António Costa, who stepped down after authorities launched an influence-peddling investigation focused on several members of his administration. Costa is now the president of the European Council.
Portugal government loses no-confidence vote, possibly setting up new elections
The Socialist Party (PS), the main opposition party, and the far-right Chega party both voted to bring down the government, and the country's president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections.
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
Portugal’s Parliament ousted the center-right government in a vote of no confidence on Tuesday, forcing the third national election in little more than three years.
Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses
The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.
Agence France-Presse on MSN19h
Portugal calls snap election after prime minister resigns
Portugal's president on Thursday announced a snap legislative vote for May 18 -- the third national election in barely three ...
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 ...
Portugal’s Opposition Socialists Lead in Poll, Negocios Reports
Portugal’s Socialists, the biggest opposition party, led Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s AD coalition by a margin of 1.5 ...
Daily Sabah8h
Portugal calls snap election after prime minister drops ball
Portugal’s president announced a snap legislative election for May 18, the third national vote in just three years, following ...
El Mundo on MSN7h
Portugal will repeat elections on May 18, just 14 months after the previous ones
The President of the Republic will dissolve the Assembly after the Government lost the vote of confidence and after ...
Portugal chaos as government collapses in row over business dealings of PM's family firm
The country was plunged into political crisis late Tuesday, after the minority centre-right government lost a vote of ...
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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa disbands Portugal's parliament, calls election on May 18
Portugal will hold an early parliamentary election on May 18, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, after the government collapsed.