Portugal’s President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has moved up the parliamentary elections to March 10, 2024. This change follows the resignation of Prime Minister António Costa. Costa stepped down amid claims of corruption. President Sousa announced this decision on TV. He spoke after meeting with the Council of State. The President said this early election […]
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