The Prime Minister arrives at Parliament today, 27 October, for the 2027 State Budget debate, following a 10-day silence regarding police intervention during recent protests for the right to housing. The Prime Minister's remarks follow criticism from the President of the Republic regarding the police conduct.
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Around 200 people, including families, held a silent vigil in Lisbon's Praça dos Restauradores on Saturday 7 November to protest against police actions during recent housing demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto. The group, Mães pela Acampada, is calling for the right to peaceful protest following police intervention to remove encampments and subsequent injuries, and is also reiterating housing demands including rent caps and restrictions on real estate funds.
The ongoing parliamentary debate on the State Budget for 2027 is currently dominated by political clashes over recent housing protests and police conduct. While opposition parties are pressuring the government to drop planned changes to the rental law, the government maintains its position, and the final status of these legislative reforms remains undecided as political negotiations continue.
The first day of the State Budget (OE) debate in Parliament was dominated by political clashes over recent housing protests and police conduct rather than fiscal policy. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro defended the police's actions during the demonstrations and attributed the ongoing housing crisis to the legacy of previous governments and high immigration levels.