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Portugal 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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Die Presse

Three elections in three years: New ballot after...

On 18 May, Portugal's citizens are again called to vote, the third early parliamentary elections in the European country.

11 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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Anadolu Ajansı

Portuguese president calls snap elections for May

Third elections in 3 years set to be held after government collapses over conflict of interest allegations - Anadolu Ajansı

11 hours ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Observador

4h. Political Crisis. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa dissolves Parliament and calls for early legislative elections for May 18

The President of the Republic is an apologist for stability and that is why he scheduled early elections for most parties' favorite date. Also, international news and sports.

12 hours ago·Portugal

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France24

Portugal sets snap legislative election after prime minister's resignation

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced on Thursday that the country's third national election in the last three years had been set for May 18 following Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's scandal-laden resignation, with the Socialist party leading in opinion polls.

15 hours ago·France

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Origo

Portuguese president orders dissolution of parliament

Parliamentary elections - the third in just over three years - will be held in Portugal on May 18, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, two days after the center-right minority government lost a parliamentary vote.

16 hours ago·Budapest, Hungary

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