During the 25th PS Congress in Viseu, former MP Ricardo Gonçalves challenged the party leadership by presenting an alternative list for the National Commission, arguing that single lists stifle democracy. The congress also featured strong criticism of the government's labour package by former minister Ana Mendes Godinho, a defence of a recent party visit to Venezuela by Paulo Pisco, and a call from PS president Carlos César for the party to prove its political solvency to regain voter trust.