Former Socialist Party (PS) Secretary-General Ferro Rodrigues has called on his party to reject the government’s proposed state budget for 2027. Rodrigues argues that a clear political alliance exists between the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Chega party, influencing government policy. He believes supporting the budget would indirectly legitimize this alliance. This request comes amid growing tensions between the PS and the current governing coalition. Rodrigues’ statement represents a significant internal challenge to the current PS leadership. The move could potentially trigger a political crisis and early elections if the budget fails to pass. The former leader’s position reflects concerns within the PS regarding the direction of current political alignments in Portugal.