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Montenegro defends response to housing protests

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has called for political consensus on housing legislation while urging demonstrators to maintain peaceful protest methods. He announced upcoming meetings with opposition party leaders for Thursday 5 November to discuss housing proposals and reach an agreement on pending rental legislation.

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The government is actively seeking a broader political consensus on housing and rental laws, which may lead to legislative changes in the near future; the outcome of these meetings with opposition leaders could shape the government's next moves on the housing crisis.

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Online public petition surpasses 29,000 signatures to bring housing to Parliament

A petition calling for the right to decent housing, increased public housing, and protection against evictions and abusive lease terminations has reached 29,347 signatures, well above the 7,500 threshold required for parliamentary debate. Initiated by Ana Barros, it proposes around 40 measures including increased public investment in affordable rental housing, the rehabilitation of vacant public buildings, and the evaluation of rent regulation mechanisms. The petition remains open while legal documentation is gathered for the upcoming plenary discussion.

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Casa para Viver criticizes Montenegro and insists the answer is in the street at the 14 November protest

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Housing: Chega challenges Government and PS to negotiate measures for inclusion in the 2027 State Budget

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