Opposition parties protest over PM’s decision not to take part in all debates
PM has nominated ‘no 2’ Nuno Melo for ‘head-to-head’ with smaller parties Election-fever is in the air: the country must endure nearly two months of it before the next ‘snap
Poll spot-on: PSD returns to power in Madeira, one seat short of absolute majority
CDS’ sole MP open to ‘swinging balance’ to PSD advantage The poll almost a week ago was ‘spot on’: it saw Madeira’s PSD government returning, potentially with an absolute majority,
Madeira elections: PSD “on verge of absolute majority”
Party led by Miguel Albuquerque on track for between 21-24 MPs Just as a poll released last week forecast, PSD social democrats in Madeira are on the verge of winning
Upcoming election: poll brings good news/bad news
Good news for government; bad for ‘democracy’ Luís Montenegro’s AD centre-right government has received some good news today, in the form of a new poll that shows 20% of the
Presidential candidate dubs Portugal’s last few weeks “a complete disaster”
Everyone is to blame for political crisis, which “could and should have been avoided” No punches have been pulled by presidential candidate – and former television commentator – Luís Marques
President announces snap election for May 18
Marcelo addresses nation, expressing hopes for constructive election debate President Marcelo addressed the nation this evening, setting the date for snap elections as Sunday May 18. In a speech which
Polls’ top pick for Portugal’s next president registers ‘brand’
‘Movimento Gouveia e Melo Presidente’ registered for various products Another strong indication that former Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy, Henrique Gouveia e Melo, will be announcing his candidacy
President meets parties to discuss ‘scenario of snap election’
Once Marcelo has talked to the various parties, he will convene a Council of State, for Thursday President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is meeting with political parties with
Bitter debate on motion of confidence signals new elections in May
PM accused of “arrogance and haughtiness” The afternoon has seen bitter debate in parliament as MPs discuss the ‘motion of confidence’ presented by the minority PSD/CDS government that seems destined
Multiple strategies mounted to pull Portugal back from prospect of snap election
Lisbon mayor, Minister for Territorial Cohesion and presidential hopeful all hold out for stability There are multiple strategies underway today to try and pull the country back from the awful