Demonstrators marched in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto to protest against rising costs of living and housing accessibility issues.
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The current rental law governs contracts, eviction procedures, and price adjustments. The government's proposed changes—not yet enacted—aim to address the housing crisis, which has seen average rents rise by 80% over the last six years.
A protest camp titled “Can't take it anymore? Then set up your tent!” is scheduled for this Saturday, 17 October, at Rossio in Lisbon to advocate for housing policy changes. Simultaneous protests are occurring in various other locations across the country.
PCP leader Paulo Raimundo criticized Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's recent rhetoric, calling on him to reflect before speaking about the country's current difficulties. The comments were made during a CGTP demonstration in Lisbon that preceded a planned protest camp for housing rights at Rossio.