Portugal - 2003 Party Law

Title Article 11 Coalitions
Chapter Chapter I Fundamental principles
Article

11

1 - Coalitions of political parties shall be formed freely.
2 - Coalitions shall last for the duration that is laid down at the time of their formation, which may subsequently be extended or reduced.
3 - Coalitions shall not be entities that are distinct from the political parties which compose them.
4 - For the purposes provided for by law, the Constitutional Court shall be notified of the formation of coalitions.
5 - Coalitions that are formed for electoral purposes shall be governed by the provisions of electoral law.

Categories - External oversight (Type of authority)
Source Di?rio da Rep?blica, 1.? s?rie ? N.? 93 ? 14 de Maio de 2008. Available at: http://www.dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2008/05/09300/0263302637.PDF