Housing

PS demands that Montenegro drop the rent law and defends the right to protest

The leader of the Socialist Party (PS) has called for the government to drop the current housing/rent legislation and expressed support for the right to protest, following the detention of 55 people in Lisbon during recent housing demonstrations.

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This signals ongoing political instability regarding housing policy; if you are a tenant or a property owner, stay aware that current housing rules remain subject to intense legislative debate and potential future revision.

Público· 3w agoRead original ↗

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