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President of the Republic convenes Council of State on social cohesion

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Briefings

President António José Seguro convened the Council of State on November 2, 2026, to address social cohesion amid rising housing demands and cost-of-living critiques. The President framed housing as a concrete human problem requiring concrete solutions, echoing earlier calls for interparty cooperation on housing alongside health. The Council consists of incumbent officials and elected members, with the new composition announced after the October 2026 presidential election.

Key points

• President António José Seguro convened the Council of State on November 2, 2026, to address social cohesion amid rising housing demands and cost-of-living critiques.
• The President framed housing as a concrete human problem requiring concrete solutions, echoing earlier calls for interparty cooperation on housing alongside health.

Context

This follows a previous Council of State in April 2026 focused on security and defense. The November session coincides with the October 29, 2026, individual party meetings scheduled for the 2027 State Budget vote.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the November 2, 2026, Council of State; prior April 2026 session details are limited to the specific topics mentioned in the source text.

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