Portugal's prime minister said on Wednesday he would submit his year-old minority government to a confidence motion, a move that could lead to its dismissal as the two main opposition parties have vowed to reject it.

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said he plans to seek a confidence vote in a parliament where he only has minority backing, after struggling to put an end to speculation about potential conflicts of interest related to a company owned by his family.

Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Wednesday he would submit his year-old minority government to a motion of confidence, which could lead to its dismissal if the two main opposition parties vote to reject it,

Portugal's prime minister said on Wednesday he would submit his year-old minority government to a confidence motion, a move which could end with its dismissal if the two main opposition parties vote to reject it,