The President of the Republic expressed an expectation that the Government will hold further meetings with political parties, including Chega and the PS, to discuss housing issues. He appealed for continued openness to dialogue from both the executive and all political parties.
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The Prime Minister has invited the leaders of the Socialist Party (PS) and Chega to negotiate housing measures starting Thursday, 5 November. Montenegro stated he intends to maintain the current rental law while seeking a broader political consensus with the two largest opposition parties to address the long-term housing crisis.
The President of the Republic has requested a detailed report from authorities regarding the confrontations between the police (PSP) and housing protesters that occurred in Lisbon and Porto on the night of Sunday, 1 November 2026. The request specifically asks for information concerning the status of detainees and the condition of those injured during the incidents.
Politicians from the PS, PAN, and JPP parties have met with the President to discuss potential consensus on housing policy. The Left Bloc (BE) has challenged the President to take a more firm stance, while the PS has expressed openness to reaching agreements to ensure policy stability.