Following the President of the Republic's call for an agreement between the Government and the opposition regarding housing, the president of the Liberal Initiative party (IL) is inviting party leaders to a meeting to seek consensus.
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The president of the Liberal Initiative (IL) announced today that she will invite the leaders of all parliamentary parties to a joint meeting aimed at finding consensus to address the housing crisis.
The government held meetings with Chega and PS to discuss housing policy, resulting in discussions on several proposals to be considered during the 2027 State Budget process. Areas of potential agreement include tax exemptions on capital gains for properties sold for housing and higher property transaction taxes for non-residents, while proposals regarding rent regulation, public guarantees for landlords, and the creation of a new Tenancy Law remain points of significant disagreement.
European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss energy price management and the community budget. The talks aim to reach consensus on bloc-wide policies that could influence future energy costs and economic planning for member states, including Portugal.