Housing

"I didn't hide, I could have gone in the back": Pinto Luz says he wasn't "allowed to speak" but remains available to meet protesters

The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing attempted to engage with housing protesters in Porto, but stated he was prevented from speaking. He reiterated his availability for dialogue with movement representatives.

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While the Minister expressed openness to dialogue with housing protesters, no specific policy changes or new negotiation meetings were announced as a result of this encounter.

Expresso· 6d agoRead original ↗

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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.

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Secretary of State available to meet with housing protesters

The Secretary of State for Housing, Patrícia Gonçalves Costa, stated on Sunday, 1 November, that she is open to meeting with the organizations behind the current housing protests ('acampadas'). She emphasized that she has held over 350 meetings since the start of the current government and intends to continue the 'Construir Portugal' program focused on increasing housing supply and supporting vulnerable groups.

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President of the Republic is available to speak with housing protest organizers

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