The leader of the Liberal Initiative (IL), Mariana Leitão, challenged the Prime Minister to fulfill a 2024 commitment to put vacant state-owned properties on the rental market within 60 days. She highlighted the example of Castelo Branco, where she claims over 100 state-owned buildings remain closed, arguing they should be repurposed for affordable housing.
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Demonstrators marched in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto to protest against rising costs of living and housing accessibility issues.
PCP leader Paulo Raimundo criticized Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's recent rhetoric, calling on him to reflect before speaking about the country's current difficulties. The comments were made during a CGTP demonstration in Lisbon that preceded a planned protest camp for housing rights at Rossio.
President Seguro issued a statement marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, highlighting the link between housing, social dignity, and the risks of excluding the younger generation. The President's comments coincide with countrywide protests regarding housing and the cost of living, while opposition leaders continue to challenge the government's proposed rental legislation.