A cross-party manifesto signed by political figures from across the ideological spectrum has been released, calling for government action to address the housing crisis. The document highlights the struggle of working people to afford housing and demands a change in national housing policy.
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Total outstanding mortgage debt in Portugal reached a record €120.2 billion in September 2026, marking an 11.2% annual increase. The average implicit interest rate on all housing loan contracts reached 3.194% in September, with 87% of new loans for permanent residences now being contracted at mixed interest rates.
A Lisbon Administrative Court judge ruled that protesters must comply with Law 58/2026, which prohibits clothing intended to conceal the face in public spaces. Violations of this law are punishable by fines ranging from 150 to 3,000 euros. The same ruling also overturned previous government and police interpretations by permitting the housing protest to continue beyond 00:30.
The Lisbon Administrative Court ruled that the 12:30 AM limit on protests is not an absolute rule, allowing activist Renata Cambra to maintain her tent in Praça do Rossio until 24 November. This period coincides with the state budget vote, provided that the protest respects the scheduled Christmas Market at the location. Authorities are prohibited from dispersing or removing the protester as long as she complies with the court's terms.