20 minutes: Chega's motion of censure rejected
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20 minutes: Chega's motion of censure rejected

SIC Notícias8 September 2026 at 21:16

The motion of censure presented by Chega against the Government was rejected. During the debate on this motion, the prime minister announced economic measures, including a bonus for some pensioners and tax relief on income tax up to the sixth bracket, with effects planned for the end of this year.

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