Online petition has over 29,000 signatures to bring housing to Parliament

A public petition for housing rights in Portugal has garnered over 29,000 signatures, highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing. Initiated by Ana Barros, the petition aims to address issues such as high rents and eviction protections. It proposes measures like increasing public investment in affordable housing and recovering vacant public properties. The petition reflects growing public concern, especially amid recent protests for housing rights. Barros, who has faced criticism for her activism, emphasizes that housing is a non-partisan issue. The political landscape is tense, with parties like Chega and PSD debating rental laws, while the left criticizes the favoring of landlords.