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Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election

Portugal's minority government is at risk of being ousted as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion.
A government defeat in the vote would lead to its collapse, triggering Portugal's third general election in three years due to ongoing political crises.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has denied wrongdoing regarding his family's business dealings and has stated he will stand for reelection if the government falls.
An election could result in political uncertainty as Portugal invests over 22 billion euros in EU development funds.

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Portugal prepares for early elections for third time in three years after government loses confidence vote

Portugal is preparing for early elections, which are likely to take place in May, after the minority centre-right government led by Luís Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday, the BBC reports. MPs voted against him by 142 votes to 88 with no abstentions, paving the way for a general election for the third time in as many years.

9 hours ago·Romania

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The Toronto Star

What to know about the collapse of Portugal’s government

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal slid back into more political uncertainty Wednesday after the country's third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament.

10 hours ago·Peterborough, Canada

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The Telegraph

Western Europe’s poorest country is about to oust its government over immigration

An influx of digital nomads to Portugal is driving up living costs and fuelling the far-Right

18 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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telex.hu

Portuguese government loses confidence vote, early elections possible

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro was accused of regularly receiving money from a consulting company he founded and registered in his wife's name.

18 hours ago

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DNyuz

3 elections in 3 years: Portugal’s political crisis explained

For the third time in three years, Portugal is poised to hold a snap election. POLITICO breaks down the factors forcing voters back to the polls and what the latest developments mean for the country’s political stability. The Spinumviva scandal Following Socialist Prime Minister António Costa’s resignation in connection with an influence-peddling investigation in November 2023, a national election was held in Portugal one year ago. Luís Monteneg…

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