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António José Seguro, in his inaugural address as President of the Republic, called for cross-party cooperation to ensure political stability and avoid frequent parliamentary dissolutions, while proposing national pacts on healthcare, housing, and economic growth.
The socialist leader Carneiro expresses frustration over the lack of response from Montenegro regarding five critical letters he sent, which included proposals on health, housing, defense, justice, and storm damage mitigation. He emphasizes that while patience is important, it has its limits, indicating a growing urgency for action on these pressing issues.
There is a shortage of hospital beds, no affordable housing, and not enough public nurseries. The country faces serious problems that are not being discussed in the Assembly of the Republic. And the labour reform that 'started from the roof down'.
The Municipal Assembly approved new contracts with SRU and Gebalis for housing, schools, and health centres, but rejected six amendments involving budget cuts.
A critique of the two-year anniversary of the Luís Montenegro government, arguing that the administration prioritises communication, propaganda, and political staging over substantive reforms. The author highlights failures in healthcare, housing, labour policy, and taxation, suggesting that the government's rhetoric about 'stability' serves as an alibi for a lack of tangible progress.
'Red lines' were also pointed out in health, Social Security, and education.
The ReVentures group has invested 225 million euros in Club65, a housing project with services for those over 65, which will initially feature 900 apartments in Lisbon and Porto. Club65 is described as the country's first 'senior independent living' solution, with the first phase including seven developments across both cities. The first opening is scheduled for April 2027 in Lapa, with the remaining sites launching by the first half of 2029. The project offers apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, including essential services such as maintenance, security, and emergency response, alongside amenities like gyms, pools, and gardens. Hugo Gonçalves Pereira, CEO of ReVentures, stated the goal is to redefine this stage of life with freedom and comfort in city centres.
The Secretary-General of the PS submitted a strategic motion for the March primaries, prioritising the economy, housing, the NHS, fiscal policy, and combating the far-right.
The leader of the PS says António José Seguro won because he set the right priorities — “health, housing, the economy”.
The support is justified by Catarina Martins's role in defending the SNS (National Health Service), housing, employment and equality, and in opposing the far right.
In this episode, we discuss the second phase of the E-Lar programme, the new VAT rules for housing, and the European report showing that women continue to earn significantly less than men. We also highlight the return of Russian gas to Sines, the resignation of the president of SATA, the OECD's forecasts for the Portuguese economy, and the risk of the NHS ending the year with a record deficit.
