The Chega party in Cabo Verde has proposed that remigration be considered as a solution to the country's housing crisis. According to Cristina Rodrigues, a deputy of the party, the continuous influx of immigrants into the country means that there will never be enough houses to accommodate everyone. She emphasized that those who have entered the country illegally, committed crimes, or pose a threat to public order should be encouraged to leave.
Rodrigues' intervention during the discussion of the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) in the Parliament sparked a heated debate with José Carlos Barbosa, a deputy from the Socialist Party (PS). Barbosa responded to Rodrigues' claims, questioning her understanding of remigration and suggesting that it might imply that some of her party members, such as Marcus Santos, should return to their countries of origin.
The debate between Rodrigues and Barbosa became one of the most tense moments in the discussion of the OE2027, prompting several interventions from the President of the National Assembly, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco. Aguiar-Branco urged the deputies to maintain respect and adhere to the rules of the assembly, warning that he would not tolerate disrespect towards himself or other members.
Barbosa questioned Rodrigues' proposal, comparing it to the actions of Flávio Bolsonaro, who moved to the United States. He asked if Rodrigues' suggestion of remigration meant that she wanted some of her party members to follow suit. The PS deputy also pointed out that during the previous right-wing majority, the price of housing increased by 35%.
The debate was marked by protests and contestations from both sides of the assembly. During Barbosa's intervention, a large orange banner reading "PS zero casas" (PS zero houses) was raised by the PSD bench. The leader of the Chega party later made an interpellation to the table, condemning what he saw as a provocative attitude towards his party.
Aguiar-Branco defended his role as a neutral arbiter, stating that he had called for attention to the lack of respect towards himself and would continue to promote self-regulation among the deputies. The President of the National Assembly emphasized that provocations came from all sides and that he would intervene when necessary.
The discussion of the OE2027 continues, with the housing crisis and potential solutions remaining a contentious issue. The proposal by the Chega party has sparked a national debate on the role of immigration in the housing market and the potential for remigration as a solution.
Key points
- The Chega party proposes remigration as a solution to Cabo Verde's housing crisis.
- The proposal sparked a heated debate with the Socialist Party.
- The discussion highlighted the complexities of addressing the housing crisis in Cabo Verde.
