The Portuguese Government admits that Chega was the subject of a "political trial", but continues to insist it has no "preferred partner" in political life. The relationship between the executive and André Ventura's party was called into question after the presentation of a motion of censure against the Government, which had a guaranteed rejection.
The Deputy Minister, Leitão Amaro, reinforced that the executive has not established any preferred partnership with Chega, maintaining the same position it had before the political crisis. However, the official acknowledged that André Ventura's party was the subject of a political trial by the Executive.
The motion of censure presented by Chega aggravated the tensions between the party and the Government, calling into question the relationship that existed between both parties. This episode marks a breaking point in what seemed to be a political coexistence between the executive and the far-right party.
The guaranteed rejection of the motion of censure did not prevent the situation from creating an atmosphere of political instability, with the Government having to clarify its position regarding Chega and what it considers to be a "political trial" of the party.
