XXV Constitutional Government of Portugal


The 25th Constitutional Government of Portugal is the current cabinet of the Portuguese government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. It was sworn in on 5 June 2025.

Composition

The government is composed of 16 ministries.

Opposition

The Portuguese Communist Party introduced a motion to reject the new government’s program, but it was defeated in Parliament. Only PCP, BE, and Livre supported the communist motion, while all major parties, including PSD, PS, Chega, IL, and CDS, voted against.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated the government is now “legitimized” and ready to focus on solving people’s problems and boosting the economy.

Shadow Cabinet of André Ventura

Two days after the 2025 legislative elections, André Ventura, leader of Chega, now the second largest party in Parliament, announced his intention to form a shadow cabinet. On 19 September 2025, Ventura finally announced the names of the Shadow Cabinet, which met for the first time on 15 October 2025.
OfficeShadow MinisterAppointment
Leader of the OppositionAndré Ventura3 June 2025
Foreign AffairsTiago Moreira de Sá19 September 2025
Finance and EconomyRui Teixeira Santos19 September 2025
State ReformMiguel Corte-Real19 September 2025
National DefenceNuno Simões de Melo19 September 2025
Infrastructure and HousingMargarida Bentes Penedo19 September 2025
JusticeRui Gomes da Silva19 September 2025
Home AffairsFernando José Silva19 September 2025
EducationAlexandre Franco de Sá19 September 2025
HealthHorácio Costa19 September 2025
CultureTeresa Nogueira Pinto19 September 2025
AgricultureJorge Cid19 September 2025