Housing pressure grows as medical reforms and energy are addressed.
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Portugal is grappling with new domestic challenges and advancing ongoing initiatives. A new European standard defining 'housing pressure' is set to categorize over half of the country's municipalities under this designation, highlighting a widespread issue across the nation.
Meanwhile, the Order of Doctors has launched a study to tackle the scarcity of medical professionals in low-density areas, proposing incentives to improve doctor retention. On the economic front, prolonged inflation is leading to predictions of further interest rate hikes. The government has also moved to increase its stake in energy company REN, aiming for up to 20% ownership and a board seat.
Beyond these immediate developments, a study coordinated by former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, focusing on identifying priority reforms, is being submitted to the Government and the Presidency.