Political shock in Portugal: New elections after no vote!

Political shock in Portugal: New elections after no vote!

in Portugal, the political situation has taken a dramatic turn: Prime Minister Montenegro was pushed out of office just 48 hours after a surprising vote of no confidence. This turn is forcing the country to set new elections prematurely, which should take place on May 18, as reported vienna.at The reason for the distrust vote was allegations of the benefit in connection with the company Spinumviva, which was founded in 2021 by Montenegro. The public prosecutor has already launched an investigation into suspected tax offenses. While Montenegro rejects the allegations, Portugal must now put several important projects on hold until the formation of a new government, including the privatization of the airline Tap.

The situation in Portugal is particularly explosive because Montenegro's resignation, which has only been in office for just under a year, indicates an increasingly tense political atmosphere. Montenegros, such as the positive economic situation with historically low unemployment figures, could not prevent the opposition from putting pressure, especially since allegations of conflicts of interest became loud. In view of the ongoing political-moral crisis, many fear that the right-wing populist party Chega will gain influence-with 49 MPs, it is already the third strongest force in parliament, behind Montenegro's democratic alliance and the socialist party (PS).

international focus on Montenegro

parallel to the domestic policy turbulence, Montenegros will again endeavor to illuminate the EU membership by Al Jazera . The new government plans to overcome existing hurdles for joining the European Union, a process that has been difficult for years through political instability. The combination of internal crisis and the focus on European integration could further influence the dynamics in the region, while the country is in the middle of the challenges of the next election period.