Portugal's minority center-right government is on the brink of collapse as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion.
With opposition lawmakers overwhelmingly against the administration, the government is expected to lose the vote, triggering the country's third general election in just over three years. The political instability comes at a time when Europe is facing economic and security challenges.
If the government falls, Portugal will once again head to the polls, adding further uncertainty to the nation's political landscape.
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Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust the center-right administration.
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