Source: Deutsche Welle [German state media]
“Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18th, the president announced after dissolving parliament late Thursday. This will be Portugal’s third election in just over three years. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urged voters to perform their civic duty, while acknowledging the difficulties the country is facing. The announcement comes after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote on Tuesday, forcing a collapse of his government. He will now act in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed. The confidence vote was called after Montenegro became embroiled in a conflict of interest scandal involving his family’s law firm. He continues to deny any wrongdoing.” (03/13/25)
https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-sets-elections-for-may-18-after-government-collapse/a-71916398