Portugal Faces Snap General Election as PM Battles Confidence Vote
Portugal faces a possible snap general election as PM Luís Montenegro’s government may fall in a confidence vote due to lingering ethical questions surrounding his family’s business dealings. With opposition parties poised to vote against him, a new election could occur in May.
Portugal is preparing for its third snap general election within two years, as Members of Parliament (MPs) prepare to debate a motion of confidence that could dismantle the centre-right government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, following rising scrutiny regarding Montenegro’s family’s business operations.
The potential collapse of Montenegro’s government underscores significant political instability in Portugal, primarily arising from concerns regarding ethical governance and allegations tied to his family’s consultancy. Should the vote pass unfavorably for Montenegro, a new election in May appears inevitable, giving way to possible shifts in party power dynamics.
Original Source: www.theguardian.com
