Leader of the IL more concerned about inaction than about the silence of the Prime Minister

Mariana Leitão, leader of the Iniciativa Liberal, expressed greater concern over Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's inaction regarding the housing crisis than his silence. She emphasized the urgent need for government action to address the housing shortage affecting many, particularly the youth. Leitão criticized the government's failure to implement solutions, such as utilizing vacant state properties for housing. She highlighted the necessity of simplifying licensing processes and restoring confidence in the rental market. Amid ongoing protests for housing rights, she questioned the effectiveness of the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation's actions. Protests have spread across cities, demanding measures to tackle the housing crisis and control essential goods prices.