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Thousands marched across Portugal demanding reforms to the rent law, while police cleared protest camps and arrested dozens. The unrest is part of a wider European wave driven by a cost‑of‑living crisis and a generation of young renters.
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Escalating rents and a broader cost‑of‑living squeeze have ignited large‑scale protests in Lisbon while parliament debates urgent reforms. Government ministers clash with opposition parties amid accusations of conflict of interest and calls for a cross‑party solution.
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Mass demonstrations swept Portugal this week demanding affordable homes and higher wages, with clashes reported in several cities. The government, led by Prime Minister António Costa, faces mounting pressure as the president joins calls for urgent action.
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Negotiations to form a new government in Portugal have hit an impasse after Chega leader António Ventura said he will not enter any governing pact with Social Democratic Party (PSD) head Luís Montenegro. Montenegro responded by warning that Portugal would gain nothing by being tied to a party on the right.
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Lisbon's government unveiled a 2027 budget that raises the elderly solidarity supplement and reflects a negotiated agreement with the Socialist Party. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa praised the compromise as a breakthrough for fiscal stability.
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Teachers took to the streets of Lisbon demanding clearer answers on safety threats in public schools. The protest highlights growing concern over security measures in Portugal's education system.
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André Ventura, leader of the right‑wing Chega party, has been appointed to chair a parliamentary commission investigating the tenure of former Justice Minister Luís Neves at the Public Prosecution Service. The move signals heightened parliamentary scrutiny of the prosecutorial office and underscores political tensions in Lisbon.
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The Portuguese government plans to accelerate court‑ordered evictions to a two‑month deadline while loosening rental‑market regulations. The proposal, announced amid a deepening housing crisis, has drawn criticism from tenant groups and contrasts with Spain’s protest‑driven stance.
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More than five hundred taxi drivers in Portugal have submitted applications to also operate as ride‑hailing (TVDE) services. The move highlights growing pressure on the traditional taxi sector and raises questions about regulatory oversight.