Police, protests and housing. Day 1 of the OE debate
The debate on the State Budget was overshadowed by protests regarding housing and police response. Luís Montenegro emphasized the government's accountability for the housing crisis while defending police actions. The opposition criticized the government's handling of protests and housing policies. Both Chega and PS defended police actions, albeit from different perspectives. José Luís Carneiro of PS called for dialogue and criticized the government's approach, while Montenegro accused the left of demagoguery and failing to address the housing issue. The discussions highlighted deep divisions over the government's policies and the ongoing housing crisis.