André Ventura faces parliamentary probe as Portuguese political tensions rise

Chega leader André Ventura is set to meet the President of Portugal to discuss alleged threats from Interior Minister Luís Neves and to criticize Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s handling of the national exams and his attendance at World Cup matches. The Assembly of the Republic has approved an inquiry into Ventura after accusations that he forced entry into multiple party offices.

Former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, speaking at a book launch, urged the current government to replace politicians with technocrats, praised Education Minister Fernando Alexandre, and highlighted ongoing scrutiny of Interior Minister Luís Neves’ construction work in Odemira. He also commented on the broader need for technical expertise in governance.

These developments occur amid extended deadlines for exam corrections and wider debates over ministerial accountability in Portugal.