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MAI under pressure. André Ventura promises to push forward with motion of censure on Tuesday

RTP Notícias28 August 2026 at 16:50

The leader of the Chega party, André Ventura, announced he will push forward with a motion of censure against the Government on Tuesday, at a time when the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) is under pressure. Ventura highlighted the need to "have some ethical standard" for the issue to be taken seriously, without specifying the reasons for the censure in detail.

The president of Chega guaranteed that he does not intend to create a political crisis with this initiative. The motion of censure arises in a context of pressure on the MAI, although the article does not detail the specific reasons that led to this decision.

André Ventura has been a recurring figure in opposition to the Executive, and this motion is part of the party's strategy to pressure the Government on issues it considers fundamental. The presentation of the motion is scheduled for next Tuesday.

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