Housing

PS and Chega accept meeting with Montenegro. Opposition speaks of "tactics" and "arrogance"

The Socialist Party (PS) and the Chega party have agreed to meet with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to discuss the housing crisis. The PS intends to propose a moratorium on rental contracts ending in 2026, while Chega is calling for "quick solutions."

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If you are a tenant, the proposed moratorium on rental contracts expiring in 2026 is a significant development to watch, though it is currently only a proposal and not yet law.

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