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Under ‘crossfire’ of housing, OE2027 debate forces Montenegro to break silence

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On October 27, 2026, Portugal's government faced intense scrutiny over housing protests, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro avoiding public appearances since late October. The opposition, led by Chega, accused the government of hiding behind police inaction, while the government defended its response as proportional and non-political. Key figures included Luís Montenegro, José Luís Carneiro (PS), and Joaquim Miranda Sarmento (Finance Minister), who claimed extensive measures were already taken. The debate was scheduled for 249 minutes, with a protest planned at the Assembly of the Republic at 18:30.

Key points

• Prime Minister Luís Montenegro avoided public appearances since late October, with the government defending its response to housing protests as proportional and non-political.
• The opposition party Chega accused the government of hiding behind police inaction, while the government defended its response as proportional and non-political.

Context

This briefing covers the Portuguese government's response to housing protests, where Prime Minister Luís Montenegro avoided public appearances since late October. The opposition party Chega accused the government of hiding behind police inaction, while the government defended its response as proportional and non-political. The debate was scheduled for 249 minutes, with a protest planned at the Assembly of the Republic at 18:30.

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Evidence is limited to the provided article excerpt, which does not include the full debate transcript or all party positions. The article mentions a protest at the Assembly of the Republic at 18:30 but does not confirm the exact location or time of the protest. The article cuts off mid-sentence regarding the Finance Minister's comments, leaving the full context incomplete.

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