Socialists block government proposal to revise rental laws

Tuesday, 29 September 2026AI summary
Socialists block government proposal to revise rental laws
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The Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) announced it will vote against the government's legislative authorization proposal to revise the urban rental regime. The PS, alongside other opposition parties, expressed disagreement with the government's plan to expedite evictions after two months of rent arrears. The Socialists have instead submitted their own bill proposing a public guarantee for both landlords and tenants.

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