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Chega threatens to file motion of censure if Government doesn't resolve Luís Neves situation

Diário de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 18:00

The Chega party threatened to file a motion of censure against the Government if it fails to resolve Luís Neves' situation. The threat comes amid political tension surrounding Luís Neves' continued hold on an institutional position.

André Ventura, leader of Chega, considered that Luís Neves' permanence compromises the credibility of institutions. Ventura argued that the situation must be resolved ethically, emphasizing that Luís Neves' continuity raises questions about the integrity of public institutions.

The motion of censure is a parliamentary instrument that can challenge the Government's continuity. Should Chega proceed with this initiative, it could create a significant political crisis, depending on the response of other parties in the assembly.

The case of Luís Neves has thus become a point of contention between the executive and the opposition, with Chega pressing for a swift resolution that, according to Ventura, should be carried out ethically and preserve citizens' trust in institutions.

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