Portugal calls snap election

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 years -- after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro resigned over a conflict of interest dispute.
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,
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 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 Prime Minister
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 consulting with all parties and the Council of State; all unanimously requested the call for elections.
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