Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Government Collapse

The conservative minority government faces likely May elections following allegations of a conflict of interest involving the Prime Minister's family business.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's minority government collapsed after losing a confidence vote in Portugal's parliament less than a year into its term.
The confidence vote was prompted by allegations of a conflict of interest involving a family business that reportedly benefited from Montenegro's political position.
The opposition, including the Socialist Party and far-right Chega, refused to support Montenegro, ensuring his defeat in the vote.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is expected to call for new parliamentary elections, likely to be held in May, marking the third such election in three years.
Despite economic stability with low unemployment and steady growth, the government faced mounting political pressure over the allegations and internal instability.

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