Chega party leader André Ventura has criticized the government’s recent labor reforms, deeming them inadequate. He publicly advised Prime Minister António Costa to prioritize judicial reform instead of further changes to labor laws. Ventura suggested the government should focus on improving the justice system, implying it would be a more beneficial undertaking for the Portuguese people. This statement represents a direct challenge to the government’s current legislative agenda and highlights Chega’s differing political priorities. The party leader framed his suggestion as “free advice,” emphasizing his disagreement with the direction of the current labor policies. This public rebuke underscores growing political tensions surrounding economic and judicial reforms in Portugal.