President argues that 'poverty cannot be seen as inevitable'

In a message for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the President stated that poverty remains a systemic issue despite recent statistics showing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Portugal has fallen below two million, with approximately 1.66 million still affected. He emphasized that poverty limits personal freedom and dignity, calling for a collective commitment to ensure everyone has access to essential needs like housing, health, education, and decent work.