"Luís Neves does not have the conditions to continue": Chega admits motion of censure to the governmentPhoto by Altuğ Meriç Esendemir on Pexels
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"Luís Neves does not have the conditions to continue": Chega admits motion of censure to the government

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 16:55

The president of Chega, André Ventura, admitted this Friday, August 28, in Coimbra, that the party may present a motion of censure to the government. According to the article's headline, Luís Neves will not have the conditions to continue, although this reference appears to be to the prime minister, whose correct name is Luís Montenegro.

Ventura made these statements during a visit to Coimbra, leaving open the possibility that Chega will proceed with a motion of censure against the executive. The party's position comes in a context of political tension.

The article indicates that the Chega leader considered that the government does not meet the necessary conditions to continue governing. The motion of censure, if presented, would represent an aggravation of the political instability in the country.

The possibility of the motion of censure being presented by Chega comes at a time when the relationship between the party and the government appears to be increasingly deteriorated, with Ventura publicly criticizing the executive's actions.

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