Following meetings with the President, major parliamentary parties expressed a stated willingness to engage in dialogue to address the housing crisis and cost-of-living issues. While the government and various parties acknowledged the need for consensus, no specific new policies, laws, or agreements were announced.
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Read today’s briefingFollowing the weekly Council of Ministers meeting on 29 October, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the government respects peaceful protests regarding housing but urged demonstrators to remain within legal boundaries to be effective. He reaffirmed that the government does not direct police operations and reiterated that the current rent increase legislation is the responsibility of previous PS governments and needs changing.
The Braga municipality is launching the 4th edition of its Energy Poverty Combat Program, offering non-repayable grants of up to 2,500 euros per household. Eligible applicants must be residents of Braga (homeowners or tenants) who currently benefit from the social tariff for electricity or natural gas. Applications must be submitted through the BragaHabit Digital Counter between 1 November and 31 December.
Several Portuguese musicians have joined protesters camping in Lisbon's Rossio square and at the Assembly of the Republic to support demands for housing access. Recent appearances included artists like Carolina Deslandes, Ana Moura, and others performing at protest sites to show solidarity with the movement.