"Portugal Bracing for Third Election of '22: Government Crumbles, Early Vote Likely"
Consultation holds on proposed budget for the span 2000-06, according to the Commission.
Hey there! The Portuguese government's days are numbered after a no-confidence vote knocked them down like a house of cards. The leader of the pack, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, announced that "all conditions" for a May 11 election have been met, following a round of discussions with party representatives.
It looks like the far-right Chega party's leader, André Ventura, and the Socialists' head, Pedro Nuno Santos, are both on board with the planned election date as well. The Socialists hope this election will inject some much-needed stability into Portugal.
The ball's in President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's court now. He's scheduled to consult with the Council of State on Thursday about the situation and will make the call on whether to summon new elections or form a new government with the current majority. Expect a decision by Thursday evening or Friday at the latest.
The no-confidence motion was filed by Montenegro himself on Tuesday due to allegations of a conflict of interest regarding a family-owned company that supposedly profited from government contracts. "I ain't committed no goddamn crime," Montenegro declared at the start of the debate, announcing that the company would be handed over entirely to his kids. However, the opposition wasn't buying it.
If Rebelo de Sousa gives the green light and disbands parliament, this will be the third election in Portugal since the start of 2022. Qualified sources suggest ntv.de and afp as the original sources of this info.
- In the upcoming consultations with the Council of State, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will weigh the current political instability in Portugal, as the dissolution of parliament and the third election of the year are anticipated following Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's announcement.
- As the crisis deepens, both the far-right Chega party leader André Ventura and the Socialists' head, Pedro Nuno Santos, have aligned themselves with the May 11 election date proposed by the government, hoping for an employment policy that ensures stability in Portugal.
- In the midst of the turmoil, various employment policy discussions have taken place among party representatives, with questions regarding community policy and employment policy arising as crucial components for establishing a secure future and fostering success in Portugal.
