# Chega motion of censure fails in Portuguese Parliament > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chega-party-motion-of-censure-threat-in-portugal > Updated: 2026-09-07T22:31:22.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 5. The Portuguese Parliament has rejected a motion of censure presented by the Chega party against the government led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The motion, which centered on the political responsibility of the administration regarding the retention of Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves, failed to secure the necessary 116 votes. Several major parties, including the Socialist Party (PS), the Communist Party (PCP), and the Left Bloc (BE), chose to abstain. The PS specifically noted its abstention was intended to prevent a broader political crisis while still expressing opposition to the executive. During the debate, Chega leader André Ventura criticized the government for a perceived ‘degradation of democratic institutions.’ In response, Prime Minister Montenegro defended the government and Minister Neves, describing the motion as a ‘mere political game.’ To regain political initiative, Montenegro announced two major economic measures: a reduction in IRS (income tax) up to the sixth bracket and an extraordinary supplement for pensioners, totaling approximately 400 million euros each. Minister Luís Neves addressed a parliamentary hearing to address controversies stemming from his previous tenure as the National Director of the Judicial Police (PJ). These include suspected irregularities regarding private construction works at his property involving a contractor with numerous PJ contracts, questions regarding the storage of a seized trailer from ‘Operation Pacoba’ with a private contractor, and alleged failures to submit asset declarations. Neves, who is currently facing three criminal inquiries, maintained he has never harmed the state and refused to resign, stating he would only leave if the Prime Minister deems it necessary or if the Government falls. ## Claims - Chega has presented a motion of censure against the Government. (disputed by 20 sources) - The Chega party has threatened to advance a motion of censure against the government if the situation involving Luís Neves is not resolved. (disputed by 4 sources) - Chega plans to present a motion of censure against the Government on September 1st. (disputed by 2 sources) - The Socialist Party has decided to abstain from the vote to avoid a political crisis. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves stated he will not resign. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The motion requires 116 favorable votes to be approved. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Livre party announced it will vote against the motion of censure. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Minister justified the decision to store a seized trailer with a private contractor due to high costs and lack of funds for destruction. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Luís Neves will provide clarifications regarding recent controversies on Tuesday. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Luís Neves faces parliamentary hearing over PJ controversies Portuguese Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves faced a parliamentary hearing to address controversies from his time at the Judicial Police, amid a motion of censure from the Chega party. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lus-neves-faces-parliamentary-hearing-and-motion-of-censure ### 2026-09-07: Portugal Parliament rejects Chega motion of censure Portugal's Parliament rejected a Chega-led motion of censure against the government. Prime Minister Montenegro defended Minister Luís Neves and announced new tax relief and pension supplements. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-government-faces-motion-of-censure ### 2026-09-02: Chega party submits motion of censure against Montenegro government The Chega party has filed a motion of censure against Luís Montenegro’s government, targeting Minister Luís Neves. The Prime Minister dismissed the move as a ‘political game’ while the PS plans to vote against. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chega-party-files-motion-of-censure-against-portuguese-government ### 2026-08-31: Chega party submits motion of censure against Portuguese government The Chega party has filed a motion of censure against the Portuguese government, targeting Minister Luís Neves over allegations involving the use of seized assets and links to criminal investigations. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-politics-chega-threatens-motion-of-censure-as-be-proposes-new-measures ### 2026-08-27: Chega threatens motion of censure in Portugal Chega leader André Ventura has threatened a motion of censure against the Portuguese government on September 1, demanding the dismissal of Internal Administration Minister Luís Neves. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chega-party-threatens-motion-of-censure-against-portuguese-government --- Cite as: Chega motion of censure fails in Portuguese Parliament. 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