CGTP joins housing protest and confirms presence at the 'Casa para viver' demonstration

The CGTP union federation has announced its solidarity with the movement for the right to housing, confirming its presence at a demonstration scheduled for Saturday 14 November 2026 in Lisbon. Additionally, representatives of the 'acampadas' (protest campers) are set to meet with the President of the Republic on Friday 13 November 2026.

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If you are in Lisbon on Saturday 14 November 2026, be aware that a housing demonstration is taking place, which may cause local traffic or mobility disruptions in the city center.

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