Housing: Economic and Social Council says there is a significant deficit in public construction

The president of the Economic and Social Council (CES) highlighted a significant deficit in public housing construction during a parliamentary hearing. He emphasized that the housing crisis is a long-standing issue across several European countries, including Portugal. The CES is preparing a report on housing policy to be released next year, aiming to find solutions to the ongoing problem. He stressed the importance of protecting vulnerable populations from rent increases and called for transparency regarding vacant public properties. Additionally, he noted positive short-term trends in Social Security but warned against using these as justification for immediate policy changes, advocating for a long-term perspective on sustainability.