Portugal's Political Turmoil: Will the Next Election Break the Cycle of Instability?

Mar 15, 2025 Komal Das

Portugal's third snap election in three years is set for May 18 after PM Luis Montenegro's government collapsed over corruption allegations

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Portugal's third government collapse in three years sees PM Montenegro ousted after scandals and lost parliamentary confidence

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Corruption allegations over Spinumviva deals led to PM Montenegro's fall, deepening Portugal's political instability

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Portugal's turmoil: PS's 2022 scandal-hit majority, Costa's resignation, and PSD's 2024 minority government, now toppled by Montenegro's corruption case

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Montenegro's government fell after opposition parties rejected his confidence vote, triggering early elections

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Portugal's election sees a close race between Social Democrats, Socialists, and Chega, amid EU fund challenges and economic issues

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Portugal’s political instability makes the upcoming election key to its future and economic direction

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