‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis

Thousands protested in Lisbon's Rossio square against rising housing costs after police dismantled their camp. Demonstrators chanted slogans and displayed signs advocating for affordable housing. Following the police action, they organized a public assembly and voted to return the next day to continue their protest. The protests were fueled by government plans to ease rent increase caps and facilitate evictions, which critics argue would harm tenants. Similar demonstrations occurred in other cities across Portugal, highlighting widespread discontent over housing issues.