Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has initiated a platform to develop a program for potential governance, signaling their intent to form a government. Simultaneously, the government is implementing new measures affecting healthcare workers. Specifically, doctors working on temporary contracts (“tarefeiros”) will now face penalties for absences and will be required to undergo mandatory performance evaluations to continue working within the National Health Service (SNS). These changes aim to address staffing issues and accountability within the public healthcare system. The PS’s governance preparation suggests a broader political strategy, while the healthcare reforms represent immediate policy adjustments. The timing of these announcements indicates a focus on both long-term political positioning and current operational challenges. The effectiveness of these measures and the PS’s chances of forming a government remain to be seen.