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Portugal set to hold early election in May after minority government collapses

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The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.
Portugal is gearing up for an early general election on March 10, following the collapse of its minority Socialist government. The decision for an early election came after Prime Minister António Costa resigned amid a corruption investigation, despite not being formally accused. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who initially considered allowing the Socialist Party to continue governing, opted for an early election to address the political instability. This move was influenced by the need to resolve the ongoing political crisis and to provide clarity on governance, especially with the backdrop of economic challenges and the need for a stable government to manage the country's affairs effectively.

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