Mudança na lei dos solos: “é preciso que não se veja nisto um caminho na pequena corrupção”

In the "Devil's Advocate" program, Luís Miguel Henrique emphasizes that the balance between protecting environmental and agricultural issues seems to be ensured in the changes the Executive intends to implement. Even so, he highlights that "there needs to be balance in taking advantage" of the opportunity that opens up with the conversion of rural land into urban land. "Opportunities are already being identified, a survey of rural lands that present themselves as investment opportunities is already beginning to emerge." For the lawyer, "when we talk about seriousness and transparency, it is necessary that this not be seen as a path to petty corruption." Regarding the possibility of land conversion becoming too concentrated in local authorities, Luís Miguel Henrique acknowledges that "power had to be given to the municipalities" for the measure to be operationalized. Also on the issue of housing, but focusing on the referendum approved in Lisbon to curb local accommodation, Luís Miguel Henrique welcomed the popular initiative as it moved from political debate to a civic aspect. Still, he acknowledged that this "could be a disguised alternative strategy by some parties or an innocent citizens' movement." The lawyer argued that it is not right to change the expectations and legal security of those who have invested in this sector, but admitted that for the future it is necessary to move forward with new measures to contain vacation rentals.