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Municipal leaders have pushed back against Minister Castro Almeida's accusations that local councils are responsible for delays in housing reconstruction support, arguing that the government failed to provide necessary resources and shifted the administrative burden onto them without consultation.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion admitted this Wednesday that the support process for the reconstruction of homes affected by the bad weather “is not going well”
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion admitted that the process of providing support for the reconstruction of homes affected by the bad weather “is not going well”.
About 60% of the value of the claims already made are in the Leiria district.
Soraia Franco Leite from Deco Proteste clarifies that the moratorium is a suspension of payment rather than debt forgiveness. She emphasizes the need for caution in applying the government's exceptional measures following the disaster, which have raised questions about moratoriums and tax obligations. Official clarifications are necessary, particularly concerning insurance activation and housing recovery support.
The head of the task force set up to respond to the effects of Storm Kristin said today that the platform to request support for the rebuilding of affected homes is expected to be available online between today and Wednesday.
Rui da Rocha Ferreira, Online coordinator at Negócios, explains the package of measures aimed at supporting families in recovering their homes and businesses in maintaining jobs and positions.
As part of a visit to the areas affected in Marinha Grande, the Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, highlighted the presence of the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Joergensen, on site.
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The public guarantee for mortgage loans to young people up to and including 35 applies to contracts signed up to the end of 2026 and allows the State, as guarantor, to cover up to 15% of the transaction value.
A discussion of housing for young people, the role of public/state-backed guarantees and calls for prudence in implementing support measures.
Fernando Alexandre cites university residences as an example. The minister announced changes to the calculation of the component for housing support in the new scholarship model for higher education students.
Access to the credit line will be through participating financial institutions, under terms to be defined by the Portuguese Development Bank.
The president of the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU), Benjamim Pereira, assures that there are no delays in housing support payments, despite acknowledging constraints in public service due to outdated systems and a lack of human resources. In an interview with Expresso, he emphasizes that programs like Porta 65, aimed at [...]
The director of DCIAP admits that there was a “failure” in the process of the Influencer Operation regarding the wiretaps involving former Prime Minister António Costa, but assures that nothing was concealed. Meanwhile, Benjamim Pereira, president of IHRU, guarantees that there are no delays in housing support payments, despite the administrative constraints faced by the institute.
