Portugal Heads Toward 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 To Hold Snap Election On May 18 After Government Collapse
Portugal will head to the polls on May 18 for an early parliamentary election—its third in just over three years—following the collapse of the centre-right minority government. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced the decision on Thursday, two days after the government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
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 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'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.
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 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,
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,
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