The Minister for the State and Public Administration appealed to members of parliament on Friday, 30 October, to expedite the passage of two pending bills regarding administrative justice and digital interoperability. The minister stated these measures aim to reduce the backlog of thousands of cases in administrative courts and support economic growth.
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The 'Acampada de Lisboa' housing protest movement held its 14th assembly on Friday 30 October to vote on internal organizational changes. Participants voted to maintain the assembly's deliberative power, but decided that on days with major demonstrations and concentrations—such as Saturday 31 October—the assembly will move to a non-deliberative format focused on testimony and sharing, with safety and organizational decisions handled by a 'delegate plenary'.
Participants in the local housing movement assembly voted on 31 October not to maintain an overnight camp in Porto's Praça D. João I, though protests are scheduled to resume on 1 November at 16:00 starting from Praça da Batalha. The movement continues to advocate for changes to rental laws, a halt to evictions without alternative housing, and increased public housing stock.
The teachers' federation Fenprof criticized the recently released 2025 school rankings, arguing that they stigmatize public schools, promote competition over cooperation, and favor private institutions. Analysis of the data shows that only four public schools appear in the top 50, with the highest-ranked public school in 38th place, and indicates a correlation between higher rankings and a more favorable socioeconomic context for students.