Housing: largest PSP union asks that agents not be used as "political weapons"

The largest police union in Portugal, ASPP/PSP, criticizes the government for using police actions in housing protests as a political tool, risking officers' safety and reputation. They express concern over the forced police actions during recent protests, which they believe limit police freedom and reflect unacceptable political interference. The union warns that current restrictions could threaten the rights of all, including police officers. Protests for housing rights began on October 10 in Porto and October 17 in Lisbon, leading to police interventions that resulted in injuries and arrests.