The President of the Republic has convened the Council of State to meet at 15:00 on 2 November at the Palácio de Belém to discuss social cohesion. This follows meetings the President has scheduled with political parties for 29 October to discuss the same topic following the debate and vote on the 2027 State Budget.
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The protest movement for housing rights plans to return to Rossio square on Saturday 24 October at 19:00, following an assembly held in Marvila on Friday 23 October. A march against housing speculation is also scheduled to depart from Marquês de Pombal at 15:00 on Saturday 24 October, heading to Rossio. The protesters are demanding changes to rental laws, a halt to evictions without alternative housing, and measures to curb real estate fund purchases and implement rent caps.
The president of the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU), Benjamim Pereira, apologized for recent comments suggesting today's youth should make more sacrifices to afford housing, similar to previous generations. While the leader of the Socialist Party (PS) criticized the remarks as unfortunate, he deferred any decision on a potential resignation to the Prime Minister, even as other opposition parties call for hearings or the official's dismissal.
The PS leader stated that the party will not vote against the 2027 State Budget, despite considering it poor, to avoid triggering a political crisis in Portugal amidst existing cost-of-living struggles and global instability. He plans to introduce proposals during the budget's specialized discussion phase to address needs related to food, fuel, utilities, and housing.