Pedro Passos Coelho reiterated that a return to active politics is “unlikely”, questioning why anyone would seek out a former prime minister from over a decade ago if everything is going well. Speaking at the conference “Reform to Grow” in Lisbon, he expressed uncertainty about future direct elections for his party's leadership and shared ideas for boosting economic growth in Portugal. He also critiqued the current government's approach to public administration reform and the challenges facing the Social Security system due to demographic changes. Passos Coelho highlighted the inefficiencies in the state and education system, and the impact of European funds on economic performance.