Protests Spread to Portugal Amid Housing Crisis
Hundreds Demonstrate in Lisbon Amid Housing Crisis and Rising Rental Costs Hundreds took to the streets of Lisbon amidst the ongoing housing crisis and rising rental prices, with protests continuing throughout the night. The demonstrators condemned the 124% increase in housing prices between 2015 and 2024, which is double the average increase across the European Union. Students and young people made up the majority of those protesting, along with social groups suffering from declining rights—especially as landlord protections increase while tenant protections decrease. It is worth noting that the surge in housing costs is having a significant impact on residents, particularly as many young people are being displaced due to the high expenses. This movement comes after similar protests in Porto.
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