Aguiar-Branco volta a criticar assembleias populares: “Têm resquícios de PREC”

José Pedro Aguiar-Branco criticized popular assemblies for their resemblance to past political movements, asserting that issues should be resolved by elected officials rather than protests. He attributed housing problems to emotional legislation passed in the past, emphasizing that such laws often exacerbate issues rather than solve them. Aguiar-Branco highlighted the need for technical analysis of housing proposals to assess their effectiveness. He also stressed the importance of consensus in democracy, expressing hope for collaborative solutions in future budget discussions. He refrained from commenting on a potential central government to counteract the Chega party, emphasizing that power ultimately lies with the people.