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Housing: President of the IHRU questions willingness to sacrifice the current generation

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Briefings

Benjamim Pereira, president of the IHRU, questioned whether the current generation is willing to sacrifice like his own ancestors who emigrated for housing. He emphasized that while young people can organize cooperatives, housing remains a structural issue requiring collective commitment. The article notes protests began in Porto on October 10 and expanded to Lisbon, with the government proposing a new rental law. Benjamim Pereira expressed optimism about the new law but warned it will take time to implement.

Key points

• Benjamim Pereira, president of the IHRU, stated he does not know if the current generation is willing to sacrifice like his own ancestors who emigrated for housing.
• Protests against housing crisis began in Porto on October 10 and expanded to Lisbon, with the government proposing a new rental law.

Context

Benjamim Pereira, president of the IHRU, questioned whether the current generation is willing to sacrifice like his own ancestors who emigrated for housing. The article notes protests began in Porto on October 10 and expanded to Lisbon, with the government proposing a new rental law.

Limitations

Evidence covers housing protests in Porto and Lisbon, Benjamim Pereira's statements, and the government's proposed rental law. Coverage is limited to Portugal; no data on other countries, specific protest locations beyond Porto and Lisbon, or quantitative protest numbers is provided.

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