Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is set to address Parliament during the State Budget debate, where the opposition is expected to press him on recent housing protests and police conduct. This follows public demonstrations regarding housing policy occurring outside the assembly.
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The UGT trade union has publicly supported recent housing protests and is calling on the government to include housing policy as a priority in the 2027 State Budget and social concertation discussions. The union advocates for increased public investment, rental market regulation, and tenant protection to address the gap between housing costs and wages.
The government has presented the 2027 State Budget, projecting a surplus of 0.1% of GDP (less than 300 million euros). The proposal maintains a minimalist fiscal approach, prioritizing budgetary rigor over significant spending, amid ongoing concerns about potential economic instability and debt reduction.
Parliament begins the general debate on the government's 2027 State Budget (OE2027) proposal today, Tuesday, 27 October, with a final general vote scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 28 October. The budget is guaranteed to pass due to the announced abstention of the PS, despite opposition from other parties. The debate follows recent public controversy regarding police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto.