Signed by nearly 50 personalities. Manifesto calls for not changing the subject and returning to discuss the lack of housing

A manifesto signed by nearly 50 personalities urges a return to the housing debate, emphasizing that many people in Portugal cannot afford homes despite working daily. Prominent figures from various political backgrounds, including Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues and José Pacheco Pereira, argue that focusing on police responses diverts attention from the government's responsibilities regarding housing. They highlight recent protests in Porto and Lisbon, stressing the need for security forces to respect the right to protest while calling for political accountability from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the Minister of Internal Administration. The manifesto warns that discussions are shifting away from housing issues to public order, criticizing the government's apparent prioritization of suppressing dissent over addressing the housing crisis.