The silence of President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for a week on the controversy over the deadline given to the Government has been weakening Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's position. The issue has dominated the national political debate without any official statement from Belém Palace.
The controversy has been dragging on since information was revealed about a supposed ultimatum from the President to the Executive regarding matters related to government management. The lack of clarification from Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has fueled speculation and increased pressure on the Prime Minister.
The parliamentary debate is scheduled for soon and promises to be a moment of strong political tension. The opposition is expected to take the opportunity to directly question the Government and press for explanations about this entire situation.
The political instability raises the central question of whether there is effectively a risk of the Government falling. The proximity between the President and the Socialist Party, as well as the position of the Liberal Initiative, are factors that may determine the outcome of this political crisis.
