Chega threatens to submit motion of censure against the Government
Correio da Manhã27 August 2026 at 15:56
The Chega party, led by André Ventura, threatened to present a motion of censure against the Government, demanding that Socialist leader António José Seguro intervene to stop what it considers to be a degradation of democratic institutions. The motion could be voted on as early as next Tuesday, intensifying the political climate in Portugal.
Paulo Raimundo accused the Government of "throwing mud at the wall" regarding the promise not to touch Social Security during this legislation, considering that promise "is worth nothing".
Chega challenged the PS to make the party's proposals to lower VAT on fuels and the food basket viable, in a dynamic of political opposition regarding fiscal measures.
José Luís Carneiro again demanded a clear position from the prime minister guaranteeing that Social Security will not be privatized, reinforcing his opposition to any possibility of opening the Social Security system to the private sector.
The president of Chega, Ventura, today criticized the Government's inaction regarding the problems caused by storm Kristin, pointing particularly to the roads that remain closed without viable alternatives having been created for the affected population.
