Housing

“One discussion cannot be separated from the other”: Ventura, open to dialogue, wants housing measures in the State Budget

The Chega party leader has stated that his party is only willing to negotiate a cross-party agreement on the housing crisis if concrete measures are included in the 2027 State Budget (OE).

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While negotiations are ongoing, any eventual agreement between the government and opposition parties could lead to new housing measures or tax changes in the upcoming 2027 State Budget.

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