The Parliament will hold a second vote on July 3rd to elect Luísa Neto as the Ombudsman, following an initial unsuccessful attempt. Neto was nominated for the position by the Socialist Party (PS). The role of Ombudsman requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval, a threshold not met during the first election attempt. This second vote indicates a continued effort to secure her appointment to the position. The outcome remains uncertain, dependent on garnering broader parliamentary support. The Ombudsman serves as an independent official responsible for defending citizens’ rights and investigating complaints against public administration. This re-vote highlights a potential political challenge in achieving consensus on this key oversight role.