Social cohesion is at risk in Portugal, warns sociologist Luís Capucha

Sociologist Luís Capucha warns that social cohesion in Portugal is at risk due to increasing inequalities and societal fragmentation. He notes that after decades of improvement post-1974, many citizens no longer see a future aligned with earlier promises of better living standards. Capucha emphasizes that the failure to meet basic rights, including housing, contributes to a sense of exclusion and rising political polarization. He acknowledges the government's initiative to discuss social cohesion but argues that immediate action is necessary to address deeper issues like housing, education, and health. Capucha highlights the need for equitable wealth distribution, as current trends favor capital over labor, exacerbating social discontent and threatening cohesion.