Housing. "If this is bad, it can get much worse. Things are really bleak," warns the former president of IHRU.

Vítor Reis warns that the housing crisis in Portugal may worsen, emphasizing the need for private investment and effective rental market solutions. He criticizes the lack of public housing and the failure to utilize vacant properties. Rui Miguel Braga supports local authorities' involvement in housing production, advocating for public land mobilization. Tiago Mendonça proposes public housing construction through long-term concessions. Economists highlight the disconnect between rising housing costs and stagnant wages, criticizing the government's inadequate response to protests. Public figures, including Manuela Azevedo and Lídia Jorge, condemn police violence against peaceful demonstrators and call for dialogue with protesters.