The singer Carolina Deslandes visited the 'encampment' in Rossio on 28 October, expressing support for the protesters' cause regarding the right to dignified housing.
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Following meetings with the President, major parliamentary parties expressed a stated willingness to engage in dialogue to address the housing crisis and cost-of-living issues. While the government and various parties acknowledged the need for consensus, no specific new policies, laws, or agreements were announced.
The protest movement 'Acampada de Lisboa' announced it will occupy Praça do Rossio with tents and stay overnight this Saturday, 31 October, following a demonstration. The march begins at 16:00 at Largo de Camões and concludes at Rossio.
On Saturday 31 October, the Amadora municipality will hand over the keys to 48 public housing units in the Cerrado da Mira development, located in the Mina de Água parish. These units—comprising 46 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments—were financed by the PRR and are intended for people who live or work in the municipality, with an average monthly rent of 463 euros and a municipal rent subsidy of 20%.