Jorge Miranda wants laws after housing protests

Constitutional lawyer Jorge Miranda emphasized the need for legal measures to address the housing crisis in Portugal, highlighting the conflict between the right to housing and property rights. He noted that local authorities are responsible for construction, while the state should legislate and oversee urban planning. Despite ongoing protests in Lisbon and Porto, he downplayed the notion of a social crisis, suggesting that the country faces problems similar to others. Miranda called for significant legislative projects to improve housing laws and encouraged private initiatives for construction. Meanwhile, protests against housing issues have escalated, leading to police intervention and injuries. Demonstrators demand changes to rental laws and increased public housing.