Housing. Ventura blames the PM and the left's "inertia"

André Ventura, the president of Chega, criticized Prime Minister Luís Montenegro for his handling of the housing crisis, calling it a public order issue. He urged Montenegro to address the nation and announce emergency housing measures. Ventura rejected claims that protesters lack empathy, asserting that the government has failed to acknowledge public dissatisfaction. He emphasized the need for urgent proposals to address the housing situation, which he described as more severe than in other European countries. Ventura plans to present a legislative package aimed at alleviating housing costs and accelerating construction, while also ensuring landlords are not unfairly treated. He condemned the presence of extremist symbols at protests and called for a serious governmental response to the crisis.