Housing
Significant deficit in public construction, says president of CES
The president of the Economic and Social Council (CES), Luís Pais Antunes, stated that Portugal faces a significant shortage of public housing construction which will take years to resolve. In a parliamentary hearing regarding the 2027 State Budget, he highlighted that the CES is drafting a policy report on housing to be released next year, while recommending protections against rent hikes and non-renewals for vulnerable groups.
Why it matters
While this is a long-term policy discussion rather than a new law, the CES's formal stance calling for specific protections against rent increases and evictions for vulnerable tenants may influence upcoming debates and eventual legislative changes regarding housing security.Useful?
