Luís Montenegro faces the third motion of censure against his government. This motion represents another political challenge during a period of governmental instability.
In Portugal, 36 motions of censure have been submitted throughout history. However, only one managed to bring down a government, which happened in 1987.
That motion of censure in 1987 led to the fall of Cavaco Silva's government. The executive lost parliamentary support and was forced to leave power.
After that fall, the country called early elections. In the subsequent elections, Cavaco Silva managed not only to win but also obtained an absolute majority once again.
