In Portugal, tens of thousands of people are protesting against the rapid rise in housing prices

Today, 12:22◉ 02 min readEditorial team “SHCHO STALOSIA”

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in over 30 cities and towns across Portugal on Saturday, November 14, protesting against the rapid rise in housing costs, which has made it almost impossible for residents to buy or rent a home. capital. Ukrinform.

In Portugal, tens of thousands of people are protesting against the rapid rise in housing prices

It is noted that the largest protest was triggered by the housing crisis, which has been ongoing for several weeks.

Some activists set up tent camps in the central squares of the country's two largest cities – Lisbon and Porto. The special police force with dogs dispersed some protests, which led to accusations against law enforcement officers of using excessive force.

Participants in the Portuguese marches, from teenagers to retirees, took to the streets with the slogan: "We will not let them take away our right to housing."

In Lisbon, the march was accompanied by drumming, music, and chanting of slogans.

Activists demanded the introduction of limits on rent increases, stronger legal protections for tenants against eviction, and an increase in the supply of affordable housing.

Context

The protests that began last month in neighboring Spain over similar housing issues were the reason for these demonstrations. These events are taking place against the backdrop of widespread social unrest that has swept across Europe this fall.

Last week, the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) reported that between 2015 and 2025, Portugal recorded the highest increase in the EU in the ratio of housing prices to incomes – by 61%. For comparison, in the Netherlands, this figure increased by 34%.