Portugal calls snap election

Portugal calls snap election after prime minister drops ball
Portugal’s president announced a snap legislative election for May 18, the third national vote in just three years, following Prime Minister
Portugal To Hold Snap Election On May 18 After Government Collapse
Portugal will head to the polls on May 18 for an early parliamentary election—its third in just over three years—following the collapse of the centre-right minority government. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced the decision on Thursday, two days after the government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
What is at stake in Portugal if election is called?
Portugal is likely to face its third early parliamentary election in just over three years after the centre-right minority government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
Portugal Heads Toward Early Election After Government Ousted
Portugal is heading to its third early election in just over three years after parliament toppled Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s center-right minority government in a confidence vote on Tuesday night.
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
Portugal’s Parliament ousted the center-right government in a vote of no confidence on Tuesday, forcing the third national election in little more than three years.
Portugal's government loses confidence vote, election looms
Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday after losing a vote of confidence, with the country now likely to head into its third early general election in as many years.
Portugal calls snap election after prime minister resigns
Embattled PM Luis Montenegro’s government lost a confidence vote on Tuesday, prompting the president to dissolve parliament.
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18, the country’s president announced Thursday, two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa,
Frustrated Portuguese voters doubt snap election will bring political stability
Portuguese voters are becoming increasingly frustrated with the country's political elites as another snap election looms - without any signs that it will bring stability. Portugal's centre-right minority government collapsed on Tuesday after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence motion,
Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses
The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.
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Portugal's president weighs next move as nation readies for snap poll
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