Portugal, general election

Portugal elections loom as MPs hold confidence vote
PM Luís Montenegro is set to lose a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.
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 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.
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 braces for a possible 3rd election in 3 years after government calls confidence vote
Portugal could be headed for its third general election in three years after parliament scheduled a confidence vote next week on the center-right minority government, which has been under pressure for weeks over the business ties of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.
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,
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.
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.
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