Portugal’s government loses confidence vote due to controversy over PM’s family business
Lawmakers voted 142-88, with zero abstentions, against the motion of confidence that was presented last Thursday by prime minister Luis Montenegro, in his job for 11 months. He called the vote after the opposition questioned his integrity over the dealings of a consultancy firm he founded which is now run by his sons.
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
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's government faces likely defeat, fresh collapse in confidence vote
Portugal's parliament will vote later on Tuesday on a motion of confidence in the minority centre-right government, which looks set to be rejected, triggering the country's third early general election in just over three years.
Portugal's government collapses after losing confidence vote
STORY: Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's center-right minority government fell on Tuesday after losing a confidence vote in parliament.:: March 11, 2025Lawmakers voted 142 to 88 with zero abstentions against the motion.
Portugal's government loses confidence vote, election looms
LISBON — Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday (March 11) after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as many years.
Portugal's parliament rejects motion of confidence and brings down government
All the opposition parties, with the exception of the Liberal Initiative, voted against the motion of confidence in the government. PM Montenegro even offered to suspend the session if the socialists presented specific questions,
Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote
The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has lost a vote of confidence, almost certainly pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years. MPs voted against him by 142 to 88 with no abstentions,
Portugal's government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal's minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust the center-right administration.
Portugal's Political Turmoil: Confidence Vote Topples Government
Portugal's parliament dismissed the centre-right minority government led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro in a no-confidence vote, leading to its collapse after just 11 months. This situation might prompt early elections,
Portuguese government collapses after no-trust vote
Right-wing minority government, which had not even completed its first year, loses confidence vote over corruption allegations
Portugal Government Is Set to Be Toppled in Confidence Vote
Portugal’s parliament is set to topple Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote on Tuesday, likely leading to the country’s third early election in just over three years.
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