Housing

Protesters demonstrate near Web Summit to contest money spent on the event

Activists from the 'Camp Summit' movement protested at the Web Summit in Lisbon, criticizing local and national government officials for prioritizing funding for large-scale events over housing solutions. The group is demanding that public funds be redirected toward housing affordability and plans to present their claims to the President of the Republic on Friday 13 November 2026.

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This protest highlights the ongoing political tension regarding housing policy in Lisbon, which may lead to wider demonstrations on Saturday 14 November 2026 across various cities as part of the 'Casa para Viver' movement.

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