Portugal to hold snap election on May 18

Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18. His announcement Thursday came two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down.
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.
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.
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 will repeat elections on May 18, just 14 months after the previous ones
The President of the Republic will dissolve the Assembly after the Government lost the vote of confidence and after consulting with all parties and the Council of State; all unanimously requested the call for elections.
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's president on Thursday announced a snap legislative vote for May 18 - the third national election in barely three years - after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro resigned over a conflict of interest dispute.
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