Portugal is preparing for its third national election in three years due to the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's minority government. The political instability has arisen from a confidence vote loss amid concerns about Montenegro's conduct. Both Montenegro and Socialist leader Pedro Nuno Santos held final campaign rallies, emphasizing the need for stability. The election comes as Portugal invests over €22 billion in EU development funds, with rising populism potentially benefiting the far-right Chega party. The Social Democrats hope economic growth will maintain their support, while the President encourages voter participation for stability.