"I accept that I was not happy," says president of IHRU

Benjamim Pereira, president of IHRU, issued a clarification after controversial remarks about housing sacrifices made by previous generations. He emphasized that he did not intend to downplay the struggles of today's youth. Pereira acknowledged the historical context of housing issues in Portugal and expressed respect for the current demands of young people. He clarified that he did not suggest emigration as a solution and highlighted government efforts to support housing initiatives. His comments were criticized by the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, who deemed them unfortunate.