From the polis to Rossio: housing demands reason, not revolution

The housing crisis in Portugal is attributed to government negligence and past incompetence. The decline in housing construction from 100,000 units annually to just 20,000-27,000 is a key factor. Immigration has also significantly increased demand without adequate supply, leading to rising prices. The current government's response has been criticized for focusing on demand-side measures rather than increasing supply. The article argues that some protests against the government are driven by anti-democratic sentiments and calls for revolution, rather than genuine concern for housing issues. It emphasizes the need for rational, expert-driven solutions to the housing crisis, rather than emotional or extremist rhetoric.