Pedro Santana Lopes has rejoined the Social Democratic Party (PSD) as a registered member, marking a return to the political group. Lopes expressed gratitude for being welcomed back into the party. He directly attributed his decision to return to dissatisfaction with the leadership of current PSD leader Luís Montenegro, effectively placing blame for his previous departure and subsequent return on Montenegro. Lopes also sought to downplay concerns that his return signals potential political instability or crises within the party. This move follows a period of political maneuvering and speculation surrounding Lopes’s future affiliation. His re-entry into the PSD is likely to reshape the party’s internal dynamics and potentially influence future political strategies. The former minister did not elaborate on specific policy disagreements with Montenegro.