The new government led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, comprising 16 ministers, will be sworn in this Thursday afternoon at the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda in Lisbon. This marks the fourth government appointed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the second led by the PSD.
Continuing from the previous cabinet, the new government retains 13 ministers and introduces three new members: Gonçalo Matias, taking on the new State Reform portfolio as Minister Adjunct, Maria Lúcia Amaral handling Internal Administration, and Carlos Abreu Amorim, who has been promoted from Secretary of State to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
Notably absent from the new cabinet are Pedro Duarte, former Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Pedro Reis, Minister of Economy, Margarida Blasco, Minister of Internal Administration, and Dalila Rodrigues, Minister of Culture.
Several organizational changes were made, with the establishment of the Ministry of State Reform. However, the portfolios for Economy and Culture ceased as independent ministries, with the Economy now linked to Territorial Cohesion and Culture merged with Youth and Sports.
The XXV Government has a total of 16 ministries, one less than the previous cabinet, and includes six female ministers, also one fewer than before.
The Secretaries of State of the XXV Constitutional Government, whose names have not yet been disclosed, will be sworn in on Friday at noon.
Recall the lineup:
Minister of State and Foreign Affairs – Paulo Rangel
With a law degree, Paulo Rangel is a university professor and lawyer, also serving as a Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the EPP Group. He continues his role as Minister of State and Foreign Affairs in the new government running parallel with being the second in command of the Democratic Alliance executive.
Paulo Rangel resumes his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new government led by Luís Montenegro, continuing to also hold the role of the second in command of the Democratic Alliance executive.
Lusa | 17:00 – 04/06/2025
Minister of State and Finance – Joaquim Miranda Sarmento
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento holds a PhD in Finance and resumes his role as Minister of Finance amidst uncertain economic conditions, seeing potential for budget deficits according to various bodies.
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento continues to lead the Ministry of Finance, stepping back into his role during a more uncertain and demanding economic climate with warnings of potential deficits.
Lusa | 16:54 – 04/06/2025
Minister of the Presidency – António Leitão Amaro
With a doctorate in Law, António Leitão Amaro continues as the Minister of the Presidency, recognized for his prominence on immigration issues.
The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, remains a key figure of the government, known for his work on immigration, and continues in his role within the XXV Constitutional Government.
Lusa | 17:01 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion – Manuel Castro Almeida
Manuel Castro Almeida, a law graduate, continues his oversight of European funds execution and takes on the additional responsibility for the Economy.
Manuel Castro Almeida will continue to oversee the execution of European funds, now with added responsibilities for the Economy, following Pedro Reis’s departure.
Lusa | 17:07 – 04/06/2025
Minister Adjunct and State Reform – Gonçalo Matias
Gonçalo Matias is set to lead the newly established Ministry of State Reform, bringing experience from his previous roles in national administration and European agencies.
The president of the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation, Gonçalo Matias, will serve as Minister Adjunct and lead the State Reform Ministry in the new government.
Lusa | 16:20 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs – Carlos Abreu Amorim
Having previously served as Secretary of State, Carlos Abreu Amorim now steps into the role of Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
Carlos Abreu Amorim transitions from Secretary of State to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, taking over from Pedro Duarte, who is set to run for mayor of Porto.
Lusa | 16:22 – 04/06/2025
Minister of National Defense – Nuno Melo
Nuno Melo, a law graduate and president of CDS-PP, continues as Minister of National Defense, a role he has held in the previous government.
The CDS-PP leader, Nuno Melo, who started his career with the military accolade of a flag-juror in Santarém’s Cavalry School, remains at the helm of National Defense.
Lusa | 17:00 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Infrastructure and Housing – Miguel Pinto Luz
With an engineering degree and extensive public administration experience, Miguel Pinto Luz continues his efforts in the spheres of transportation, housing, and infrastructure.
In his new term, Miguel Pinto Luz prioritizes the sale of TAP, discussions on the new airport, and the high-speed train, along with addressing the housing crisis.
Lusa | 17:14 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Justice – Rita Alarcão Júdice
An experienced lawyer, Rita Alarcão Júdice remains the Minister of Justice, noted for her recent achievements in managing labor strikes.
Rita Alarcão Júdice continues as Minister of Justice, after a term characterized by successful negotiations to end judicial strikes and addressing high-profile legal cases.
Lusa | 17:10 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Internal Administration – Maria Lúcia Amaral
Maria Lúcia Amaral, a renowned constitutional law expert and former Ombudsman, is appointed as Minister of Internal Administration.
Maria Lúcia Amaral, noted for her tenure as Justice Ombudsman, takes over as Minister of Internal Administration, following a distinguished career in safeguarding citizen rights.
Lusa | 17:28 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Education, Science and Innovation – Fernando Alexandre
Fernando Alexandre, who played a key role in securing agreements with teachers on service time recovery, returns as Minister of Education, Science and Innovation.
Fernando Alexandre has been reappointed to continue his initiatives in the Education ministry, building on past successes such as agreements on teachers’ work terms.
Lusa | 17:14 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Health – Ana Paula Martins
Ana Paula Martins maintains her position as Minister of Health, after a challenging yet notable period addressing controversies around public health services.
Ana Paula Martins continues as Minister of Health, withstanding criticism and managing significant healthcare challenges in her previous term.
Lusa | 17:09 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Labor, Solidarity, and Social Security – Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho
Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho continues as Minister of Labor, Solidarity, and Social Security, recognized for her work on social agreements.
Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho remains at the helm of the Labor Ministry, after a tenure highlighted by efforts to ensure social security sustainability and governance.
Lusa | 16:57 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Environment and Energy – Maria da Graça Carvalho
Returning to the Environment and Energy Ministry, Maria da Graça Carvalho focuses on climate initiatives, water, and energy priorities.
Maria da Graça Carvalho continues overseeing the Environment and Energy sectors, after establishing significant initiatives like the Climate Agency and focusing on water and energy projects.
Lusa | 16:48 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports – Ana Margarida Balseiro de Sousa Lopes
Ana Margarida Balseiro de Sousa Lopes extends her role in the Ministry to encompass Culture alongside Youth and Sports.
Ana Margarida Balseiro Lopes retains her ministerial position in the new cabinet, adding Culture to her existing responsibilities in Youth and Sports.
Lusa | 17:08 – 04/06/2025
Minister of Agriculture and Sea – José Manuel Ferreira Fernandes
An advocate for agricultural policy reform, José Manuel Ferreira Fernandes remains focused on European relations while managing the Agriculture Ministry.
José Manuel Ferreira Fernandes, supportive of dietary diversity, continues to lead the Ministry of Agriculture, sustaining focus on EU agricultural policies.
Lusa | 16:53 – 04/06/2025
