Housing Referendum Movement Accuses Government of Dodging Popular Initiative in Lisbon
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Housing Referendum Movement Accuses Government of Dodging Popular Initiative in Lisbon

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Summary:

  • Ana Gago raises alarms about the government's local accommodation law changes.

  • The government is accused of trying to avoid a popular initiative.

  • Gago emphasizes the serious implications for housing in Lisbon.

Government's Controversial Changes to Local Accommodation Law

Ana Gago, a prominent member of the Housing Referendum Movement, has expressed serious concerns regarding the government's recent amendments to the local accommodation law. She stated that this alteration is "very serious from a housing perspective because it almost equates spending holidays in a house to actually living in it."

Housing Referendum Movement Image Source: Igor Martins/Global Imagens

These changes have sparked a significant debate about the implications for housing availability and affordability in Lisbon, as many fear it may exacerbate the ongoing housing crisis. Gago's remarks highlight the tension between government policies and the needs of local residents, prompting calls for greater accountability and transparency in legislative processes.

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