Press Review. Voluntary military service, lawsuits against the State and the difficulty in buying a house

Protests over housing in Lisbon dominate the news, while other topics emerge. Nuno Melo, CDS leader, expresses hopes for voluntary military service by 2027. Brisa's litigation against the state has surged to €2.4 billion, with claims rising significantly. Manuel Dionísio Câmara, former PSP union president, faces a suspended prison sentence for misappropriating funds. Housing affordability in Portugal has worsened, with prices up 66.7% since 2015. New housing credit rates have increased by 13.7% in a year. The energy sector is expected to boost profits despite challenges in other industries.