Portugal is to hold an early election

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
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18, the country’s president announced Thursday, two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down.
Portugal To Hold Snap Elections On May 18 After Government Collapse
Portugal will elect a new parliament as early as May 18 following the collapse of Luís Montenegro's conservative minority government, President
Portugal's government loses confidence vote, election looms
Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as many years.
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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 Heads Toward Early Election After Government Ousted
Portugal is heading to its third early election in just over three years after parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote on Tuesday night.
Portugal's President Disbands Parliament, Calls Election on May 18
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebel de Sousa speaks at a press conference after meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal will hold an early parliamentary election - its third in just over three years - on May 18,
Portugal calls snap election after prime minister resigns
Embattled PM Luis Montenegro's government lost a confidence vote on Tuesday, prompting the president to dissolve parliament 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.
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.
Elections likely in Portugal after PM's resignation
Portugal looks likely to go to the polls for the third time in three years, political parties indicated on Wednesday, after Luis Montenegro resigned as prime minister in a conflict of interests row. Portugal's attorney general Amadeu Guerra said on Wednesday that he had received three complaints about the family business of the prime minister.
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