Housing crisis: Livre requests urgent debate in Parliament for Wednesday

The political party Livre has requested an urgent parliamentary debate for Wednesday, 21 October, on the topic of housing, proposing the creation of a 'National Housing Service' and other measures such as expanding the Porta 65 rental aid program. While the debate is scheduled for the parliamentary session, it remains a proposal for discussion rather than a new law or implemented policy.

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