The Portuguese left-wing party, Livre, has initiated parliamentary sessions in the Leiria district, one of the areas hardest hit by recent storms. The party is assessing the damage firsthand and meeting with local stakeholders, including business owners and representatives from recovery efforts led by Paulo Fernandes. Livre is sharply critical of the government’s response, accusing it of failing to adequately prepare for and manage the impact of the storms. They are advocating for a shift towards a “culture of prevention” rather than reactive problem-solving. The party will continue its discussions in Lisbon with a conference focused on reconstruction and disaster prevention strategies. The focus is on improving Portugal’s resilience to future extreme weather events and ensuring more effective recovery processes. This initiative highlights growing concerns about climate change preparedness in the country.