The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) in Lisbon is asking that the patrimony of Santa Casa — the charitable institution that owns large property holdings — be directed towards public housing policies, Correio da Manhã reports. The proposal frames Santa Casa's assets as a potential resource to expand affordable housing and influence municipal housing strategy. Any move to repurpose those assets would involve legal and political debate and could affect future public housing projects in Lisbon. Those seeking housing in Lisbon should watch municipal and parliamentary discussions on the proposal.
PCP urges Santa Casa assets for public housing
Tuesday, 24 February 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
António Filipe is a long-serving member of parliament for the PCP (Partido Comunista Português) and a specialist in constitutional law, who has served as a vice-president of the Assembly of the Republic. He was the PCP-backed candidate in the 2026 presidential election.
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.
