Portugal, election and minority governments

Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18
Portugal will hold an early parliamentary election - its third in just over three years - on May 18, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, two days after the centre-right minority government lost a parliamentary confidence vote.
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18, the country’s president announced Thursday, two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down.
Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, triggering early election amid prolonged instability
Portugal’s minority government has lost a confidence vote in parliament, forcing its resignation and bringing the European Union country’s third general election in three years
Explainer-What is at stake in Portugal if election is called?
Portugal is likely to face its third early parliamentary election in just over three years after the centre-right minority government lost a parliamentary confidence vote. The government stays on in a caretaker capacity following Tuesday's vote,
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
Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses
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