US EditionPortugal sets snap legislative election after prime minister's resignation
- Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18 after a minority government lost a confidence vote and resigned, as announced by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
- Montenegro's resignation follows controversy over potential conflicts of interest involving his family's law firm, leading to demands for an inquiry.
- President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa wants to act quickly to prevent prolonged instability, describing the situation as a shock that was neither expected nor wanted.
- These elections come amidst rising populism in Portugal, with dissatisfaction potentially benefiting the right-wing populist party Chega.
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Portugal to Hold Election After Government Collapses
Portugal is set to hold its third election in just over three years, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced on Thursday. The snap vote, scheduled for May 18, was forced two days after the center-right minority government lost a vote of no confidence in the parliament in Lisbon. Rebelo de Sousa disbanded the Assembly of the Republic and called the national ballot after consulting the major parties and his advisory Council of State, which inc…
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