Moedas refuses to comment on police action at Rossio

Lisbon's mayor, Carlos Moedas, expressed solidarity with housing protesters while urging calm after police intervention during demonstrations. He emphasized the importance of the housing rights cause but refrained from commenting on police actions. Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz acknowledged the protests and stressed the need for unity in addressing housing issues. The police reported injuries and arrests during the dispersal of protests in Lisbon and Porto, where demonstrators demanded changes to housing laws and increased public housing. Left-wing parties criticized police actions, while right-wing parties supported the police response, highlighting differing views on handling the housing crisis.