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Motion of censure: Prime minister criticizes those who are "tied to the tank" of elections, motions, resignations and insinuation

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 16:13

The prime minister of Portugal today accused the Chega party of being "tied to a tank of elections, motions, resignations and insinuation." This accusation comes in the context of a motion of censure presented against the government.

The prime minister contrasted this criticism with Chega's position, suggesting that the party is focused on confrontational political strategies rather than contributing to governmental stability.

The Chega party is the main driving force behind the motion of censure being debated in the Assembly of the Republic. This episode is part of a phase of political tension in Portugal, where the opposition has been using procedural mechanisms to pressure the executive.

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