Sayonara, Old regime! Portugal announces fresh polls on May 18th
Portugal to Hold New Elections
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After a major blow to the Portuguese government when they lost a vote of no confidence, the country is preparing for a brand new round of elections on May 18th. The President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, confirmed the dissolution of parliament and the election date in a live television broadcast on Thursday evening. As de Sousa stated, "May 18th is the date favored by the majority of parties."
Our trusty MPs took a hit at Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Tuesday by yanking their support, bringing his precarious government to its knees. Montenegro, a member of the center-right political alliance, scheduled the vote of confidence following some buzz about a company tied to his family that scored sweet government contracts.
Prepare yourself for election #3 in Portugal since the start of 2022 on May 18th. Montenegro's preceding successor, the socialist and current EU Council President, António Costa, stepped down in November 2021 amidst sketchy corruption investigations.our man Luís has announced his intention to give it another whirl on the campaign trail.
Source: ntv.de, AFP
Additional Facts:- The October 2021 elections ended in a political stalemate with two main parties, the Socialist Party and the Social Democratic Party, failing to form a majority coalition.- Since Montenegro took power in November 2021, the government has faced protests due to rising electricity prices, a controversial labor reform bill, and Costa’s resignation.- Portugal is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone. The country has been going through a period of economic recovery following the 2011 bailout.
- In light of the upcoming fresh elections on May 18th, it would be prudent for both the current community and employment policy to be under review, as the new government may propose changes to address Portugal's economic recovery and meet the demands of its people.
- Preparations are underway for the third general elections in Portugal since 2022, to be held on May 18th, 2023, following the dissolution of parliament, with Portugal gearing up for another opportunity at a change in government.
- As Portugal votes for a new government on May 18th, 2023, former Prime Minister António Costa, who stepped down amidst corruption investigations, will not be physically present on the campaign trail; however, the election's outcome could potentially impact employment policies in place, especially considering his previous role as the EU Council President.
