section_path: Biography/Prime Minister of Portugal/2025 election
section_name: 2025 election
paragraph_text: 2025 election
  
  President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had made clear that he would call snap elections if the government did not pass the motion of confidence. An election was called for 18 May 2025, in which Montenegro's alliance retained its plurality in parliament, but again fell short of a majority. The Democratic Alliance gained seats, while the PS lost seats and Chega made gains.
  
  On 29 May, Montenegro was invited once again to form a new government. The XXV Constitutional Government of Portugal was sworn in on 5 June.