Portugal PM denies conflict of interest, urges political stability: Video
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has pushed back against allegations of a conflict of interest involving a family company and the Solverde casino and hotel group.
Amid growing scrutiny, he hinted at a possible confidence vote in parliament, emphasising that "a political crisis must be avoided."
Montenegro defended his record, stating he has "never yielded to any particular interest in the face of the public interest" and would recuse himself from decision-making if a conflict arose.
"As a Portuguese, I have never yielded to any particular interest in the face of the public interest and the general interest. And that's how it will continue. As soon as any conflict of interest arises, for personal or professional reasons, I will not take part in the various decision-making processes," he told the media.
The controversy stems from reports that a company linked to Montenegro’s wife and children held a €4,500 ($4,680) per month contract with Solverde for personal data handling services after July 2021. The prime minister, however, insists his focus remains on governing and ensuring stability amid Europe's broader challenges.
