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EU needs to solve cost-of-living crisis to stop far-right
Portuguese PM says EU must tackle housing and energy costs to prevent far-right populism.
In brief
Portuguese PM says EU must tackle housing and energy costs to prevent far-right populism. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro urges EU to address cost-of-living crisis to counter far-right populism. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Portuguese PM urges EU action
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro told MEPs Tuesday that politicians must solve the affordability crisis to stop far-right populists.
Montenegro calls for housing reforms
Montenegro proposed tax breaks to encourage housing construction and simplified building laws to address the housing crisis.
Energy transition priority
Montenegro stressed lowering fuel prices and prioritizing energy transition to solve real problems people face.
Chega party challenges Montenegro
Chega MEP António Tânger Corrêa warned Montenegro about insufficient energy storage and coal plant closures.
Rent costs in Portugal
Portugal’s average rent is €84 less than average salary in 2026, according to national statistics.
Montenegro faces far-right threat
Chega party leads polls with 27 percent support for next parliament, ahead of government coalition at 24 percent.
The takeaway
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro urges EU to address cost-of-living crisis to counter far-right populism.
