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ortugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has downplayed concerns about his family's real estate company, saying he is "very calm" and will provide explanations in parliament. He referred to the debate on a motion of censure tabled by opposition parties, which deals with the issue.

    "I've already said I'll give all the clarifications needed in parliament," Montenegro told journalists at the Portuguese Embassy in Brasilia. "I'm very calm because I know I've always acted with honesty and respect for everyone." He expressed confidence that parliamentarians will understand his position.

    When asked if he regretted not addressing the issue earlier, Montenegro repeated that he would provide explanations in parliament next Friday. Journalists pressed him on why it wasn't in Portugal's interest to clarify the situation now, given the company's potential benefits from a recent land law amendment.

    Montenegro maintained that he has never shied away from giving explanations and pointed out that his focus is on improving the quality of life for Portuguese citizens. He acknowledged that some issues may not be top priorities for ordinary people but emphasized that he tries to balance competing demands.

    The prime minister's comments come after opposition parties, including Chega and the Socialist Party, called for him to provide explanations about his family company. The leader of Chega, André Ventura, had threatened to table a motion of censure if Montenegro didn't address the issue, which has since been delivered and will be debated on Friday.

    Montenegro's wife and children are now partners in the company, which was founded by him. He has denied any conflict of interest, stating that he is no longer a partner and that the company's activities do not involve real estate linked to the land law amendment.