Two key ministers in Portugal’s new government, Fernando Alexandre (Education) and Luís Neves (Internal Administration), are currently embroiled in persistent controversies. The nature of these issues remains unspecified, but they are proving difficult to resolve. Both ministers are facing increasing scrutiny as the political climate heats up. This presents an early challenge for Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's administration. The ongoing nature of the “hot season” suggests the controversies are unlikely to disappear quickly. These developing situations could impact the government’s ability to effectively implement its agenda. Further details regarding the specifics of the controversies are yet to be widely reported.