A commentator criticized the Socialist Party for its ambiguous stance toward left‑wing allies. He suggested that if the party wants to act as a ‘companion of the road’ with the PCP and the Bloco, it should declare this openly. The criticism accused the party of pretending to be social‑democratic while simultaneously shifting the burden of social‑security responsibilities onto tenants. The writer implied that such duplicity undermines the party’s credibility. He warned that masking true intentions may alienate core supporters. The statement called for the party to be transparent about its political alignment.