Lisbon City Assembly praises police action and rejects condemning disproportionate intervention

The Lisbon Municipal Assembly approved a PSD motion praising police actions during the Housing Camp and rejected a PAN motion condemning the government's role in police responses. The PSD's motion recognized the police's service, while opposition parties criticized the perceived excessive use of force. PSD representatives defended police actions as necessary for public order, while PAN and other parties raised concerns about legality and proportionality. The debate highlighted differing views on police intervention and the housing crisis, with calls for political solutions rather than police responses. Various parties expressed their positions on the appropriateness of the police's actions and the government's responsibilities.