Criticism of the statements made by the president of the Housing Institute. Government has already requested clarifications

The president of the Housing Institute, Benjamin Pereira, faces backlash for comparing housing challenges to sacrifices made by previous generations. His comments have drawn criticism from student organizations, political parties, and government officials. The government distanced itself from Pereira's statements, with the Housing Minister calling them unfortunate and emphasizing efforts to retain youth in the country. Pereira questioned whether young people are willing to make sacrifices for housing, referencing past generations who emigrated. The Socialist Party labeled his remarks as intolerable, while the Left Bloc seeks to summon him to Parliament urgently.