Pre-game prognosis: Ventura knows that the fourth no-confidence motion won't be the charm
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Pre-game prognosis: Ventura knows that the fourth no-confidence motion won't be the charm

SAPO Notícias7 September 2026 at 22:31

Chega leader André Ventura is preparing to present the fourth no-confidence motion against the Government, knowing it will not succeed. The motion aims to remove Luís Montenegro, described in the article as "sheriff of the Republic."

Toppling the executive is considered impossible without the support of the PS, the main opposition party, which has already indicated it will not vote in favor of the motion. Ventura acknowledges this limitation but continues to insist on the censure.

The article points out that Montenegro shows "stubbornness" in his position, while Ventura observes what he considers to be a lack of coherence on the part of the Portuguese opposition. This will be the fourth attempt by Chega to bring down the Government through a no-confidence motion.

The prognosis presented indicates that, despite Chega's efforts, the motion is doomed to failure from the outset, given the current political landscape and the need for PS support for an alternative majority.

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