During an emergency parliamentary debate on the housing crisis requested by the Livre party, the government stated it understands the concerns of protesters and is working on structural solutions, while the PSD and CDS voted against holding the debate.
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The Mayor of Lisbon stated that the Lisbon Administrative Court's ruling on the legal action brought by Renata Cambra will be read carefully, calling for calm and serenity while expressing round-the-clock availability for dialogue with protesters.
The President acknowledged concerns regarding the housing crisis but urged protesters to follow the law, while the Prime Minister rejected the idea that recent incidents at housing protests in Porto indicate nationwide instability. The Minister of Internal Administration defended the police's actions during the clashes, noting his regret that injuries occurred.
Constitutional law expert Jorge Miranda argues that the Constitution does not require revision to guarantee the right to housing. He criticizes the current rental law, advocates for setting maximum rent price caps, and states that there is no causal link between the rising cost of housing and immigration levels in Portugal.