Council of State convenes at 3pm to decide next step in Portugal’s political crisis
New ‘revelations’ on PM’s business dealings come by the day With the prime minister painted as the architect of Portugal’s political crisis – but adamant that he will continue leading
Portugal’s bankers lament political crisis, believing it “could disrupt stable economy”
“My level of distress is so great… I question whether it is worth voting” – BPI CEO With everything pointing to another general election, on May 11 (possibly 18), the
Portugal’s political crisis blamed on high end ‘immigration’
UK ‘Telegraph’ paints CHEGA as party behind crisis While in Portugal, the media sees the political crisis as one centred on the prime minister’s possible conflicts of interest, abroad interpretations
Political instability could disrupt Portugal’s “stable economy” – bankers
“What happened (government’s fall) is exactly what we didn’t need” Chairmen of the main banks in Portugal expressed their “discontent” at the political crisis in the country saying “instability” could disrupt “our
“No reason for alarm” over country’s financial, economic situation – PM
“Fortunately, our economy is one of the best in Europe (in terms of growth)” Portugal’s outgoing prime minister said on Wednesday that “there is no reason to be alarmed” about
Today sees two crucial meetings on Portugal’s political crisis
There is no certainty that country will be thrown into (another) snap election Today sees two meetings described by the national press as “crucial” for Portugal’s ridiculous political crisis (ridiculous,
Iniciativa Liberal labels snap election “inexcusable”
Will be backing motion of confidence on Tuesday With the wider opposition seemingly relishing the fact that voters are being faced with the third legislative election in three years, Iniciativa
“Business as usual” for PM in Brussels for emergency defence summit
“Government not limited in any way” In Brussels this morning, for the emergency defence summit of EU leaders, Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has said the equivalent of “it’s business
Election likely between May 11-18 – president
Portugal girds for new political hiatus – or does it? President Marcelo has promised to act “as quickly as possible” if the government’s motion of confidence is rejected by parliament
PM announces motion of confidence
President to address nation at 6.30pm Prime minister Luís Montenegro has seemingly called time on all the political posturing of recent days to announce he will be voting for a