Luis Montenegro Reappointed as Portugal's Prime Minister Amid Political Shift
Category | Details |
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Event | Luis Montenegro reappointed as Prime Minister of Portugal |
Date | 30 May 2025 |
Political Party | Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Democratic Alliance (AD) |
Election Results | AD: 91 seats, Chega (Far-right): 60 seats, Socialist Party (PS): 58 seats |
Government Type | Minority Government under the 25th Portuguese administration |
Focus Areas | Economic growth, reforming public services, transforming the national health system |
Key Decision | Rejection of Constitutional Reform by Montenegro |
Political Cooperation | PS and Chega assured no opposition to the government's programme |
Significance | Chega becomes the second-largest party, marking a shift in political landscape |
Static Facts | Capital: Lisbon, President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Political System: Semi-presidential parliamentary democracy, Official Language: Portuguese, Currency: Euro (€) |