Protesters are setting up tents in Rossio square tonight, 3 November, following a recent court decision concerning housing. This action is a continuation of their ongoing demonstrations regarding the housing crisis in Lisbon.
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Thirty families at Pátio da Quintinha in the Beato neighborhood are facing eviction orders. The residents have requested that activists from the 'Acampada de Lisboa' movement wait for the City Council meeting on Wednesday, 4 November, which is expected to clarify the local authority's position on providing support to the affected families.
A group of public figures from across the political spectrum has issued a manifesto urging the government to address the housing crisis. They call for increased public housing, the renovation of vacant properties, and measures to curb real estate speculation, while expressing concern that current proposed rental reforms may weaken tenant protections. The group also demands an inquiry into recent police conduct during housing protests in Lisbon and Porto.
The European Commission stated that maintenance of public order is a national responsibility and declined to comment on police actions during recent housing protests in Portugal. Meanwhile, a Lisbon Administrative Court ruling on Sunday, 1 November, allowed a protester to keep a tent in Rossio until 24 November 2026, though the Ministry of Internal Affairs argues this ruling is specific to one individual and does not create a general right to camp in public spaces.