“The city has been experiencing a dramatic housing situation for a long time,” states the document signed by João Ferreira.
PCP in Lisbon wants Santa Casa's assets directed towards public housing policies
Tuesday, 24 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
António Filipe is a politician from the PCP (Partido Comunista Português) who, in this story, acknowledged that his election results fell short and said the party would join forces to oppose what it called a 'serious threat to democracy'. His remarks indicate the PCP intends to be active in post-election alliances rather than withdrawing from national debates. Voters and those following left-wing politics should pay attention to his and the PCP's next moves.
The Holy House of Mercy (Santa Casa da Misericórdia) is a network of historic charitable institutions across Portugal that run social and health services—including care homes, some hospitals and day‑care centres—and many branches trace their roots back to the 15th century. Because Santa Casa facilities often provide publicly funded welfare services and care for vulnerable people, incidents at a Santa Casa daycare prompt official investigations, regulatory scrutiny and wider public concern.
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