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 ...
Portugal’s government set to lose confidence vote, triggering general election
It would be Portugal’s third general election in three years at a time when Europe’s security and economy are under threat.
Newsday21d
Portugal's government loses confidence vote, triggering early election amid prolonged instability
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s minority government ... The government, a two-party alliance led by the Social Democratic Party in power for less than a year, had just 80 seats in the current ...
Washington Examiner24d
Portugal braces for a possible 3rd election in 3 years after government calls confidence vote
LISBON, Portugal (AP ... The government, made up of the Social Democratic Party and its smaller ally the Popular Party, has just 80 seats in the 230-seat legislature. It has been in office ...
Why does Portugal face its third snap election in three years?
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is engulfed in a political scandal over his family's business activities. He is expected to lose a confidence vote on Tuesday, paving the way for yet another national ...
The Washington Post19d
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal will hold an early ... years as the traditional rivals for power, the center-right Social Democratic Party and the center-left Socialists, lost votes to growing ...
The Washington Post21d
Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, triggering early election amid prolonged instability
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s minority government ... The government, a two-party alliance led by the Social Democratic Party in power for less than a year, had just 80 seats in the current ...