section_path: Background/Spinumviva case/Fall of the government
section_name: Fall of the government
paragraph_text: Fall of the government
  
  On 11 March 2025, Luís Montenegro's government fell after losing a vote of confidence in Parliament, 137 against with 87 in favour. After the results of the motion were announced, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa held meetings with party leaders on 12 March, and a Council of State meeting on 13 March. On 13 March, Rebelo de Sousa announced the dissolution of Parliament and the calling of an election for 18 May 2025.