Carneiro justifies green light for the Budget with internal and external crises

José Luís Carneiro, the Secretary-General of the Socialist Party, supports the approval of the 2027 State Budget, arguing that political instability would worsen economic difficulties for Portuguese families amid global tensions. He criticized the president of the Housing and Urban Rehabilitation Institute for suggesting young people should make sacrifices, while emphasizing the need for stability over new elections. Carneiro highlighted the severe cost of living crisis affecting food, energy, and housing, and pointed out that young people are already facing significant challenges. He plans to propose measures to improve relations between landlords and tenants, including affordable housing initiatives.