A group of around one hundred PS members and supporters has issued an open letter condemning the demolition of precarious homes in Loures, which affected 161 residents and began on July 14, 2025.

The court recognized the urgency of the situation and has given the municipality ten days to contest the decision, halting the demolitions temporarily.

The letter criticizes the demolition for lacking alternative housing solutions and argues that such actions violate constitutional principles and the party's own statutes.

The open letter urges the PS to reflect on its current practices, emphasizing that socialist politics should prioritize people, social justice, and solidarity, especially in difficult times.

A Lisbon Administrative Court granted a provisional injunction in response to a legal challenge from 14 residents, ordering the municipality to respond within ten days due to the urgent nature of the case.

The PS Secretary-General officially addressed the demolitions on July 15, 2025, after they began the previous day, and noted that the actions were temporarily halted by court order.

The signatories reaffirm that housing is a fundamental right and that the state must promote conditions for its realization, particularly for vulnerable populations.

The demolition operation in Loures, led by socialist mayor Ricardo Leão, affected 64 homes and 161 residents in the Talude Militar area, starting on July 14, 2025.

Prominent former socialist leaders and deputies, including João Costa and António Mendonça Mendes, have criticized the demolitions, accusing local authorities of violating the constitutional right to housing.

Criticism of the demolitions also comes from other municipalities, such as Amadora, which has initiated similar actions in the Santa Filomena neighborhood.

Some critics, including Helena Roseta, suggest that electoral motivations may be influencing the demolitions, indicating that the PS is struggling to uphold its stance on social issues.

The situation raises questions about the PS’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and whether electoral motivations are influencing their decisions.

Carneiro, the PS Secretary-General, acknowledged the concerns but called for a return to 'humanism' in addressing the situation, emphasizing compassion and understanding.