Carneiro demands suspension of the new leasing law and accuses the Government of inaction on housing and cost of living

José Luís Carneiro, leader of the Socialist Party, criticized the government for its inaction on housing and living costs, demanding the suspension of new rental laws. He highlighted the lack of structural responses to the housing crisis and the rising cost of living, citing a recent example of overwhelming demand for limited housing in Lisbon. Carneiro emphasized the need for sustainable financial proposals to alleviate pressure on families and businesses, while distancing himself from previous socialist governments' failures. He called for practical solutions to expedite urban licensing and identify land for construction.