On the surface, the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) in Portugal appears successful, but deeper analysis reveals significant shortcomings, particularly in housing. A recent European Parliament mission highlighted that the current 2026 deadline is too tight for full fund utilisation and that existing funds have been primarily used for renovating existing properties rather than increasing the overall housing supply. There is an urgent need to extend the RRP deadline and shift the focus of EU funds towards increasing public housing stock and converting properties currently used for tourism into affordable homes for middle-class families.