The Portuguese government’s proposed labor reforms have been heavily criticized by PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro, who described them as a “choice for inhumanity” due to their negative impact on workers, especially youth and women. Carneiro emphasized that if the same proposals are presented to the Assembly, they will not receive PS support. He called on Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to explain the government's stance and highlighted the lack of social consensus, noting that negotiations with social partners ended without agreement, with accusations exchanged between unions and employers. The President of the Republic also urged for a balanced and fair labor law agreement. Overall, the government faces significant opposition from political and social sectors over its labor reform proposals.