Thousands march across Portugal demanding right to housing
Protesters gathered in 16 cities, including Lisbon and Porto, to demonstrate against rising property prices and recent government measures. The platform Home to Live In (Casa para Viver) organized the marches, calling for rent caps and an end to fast-track evictions. Residents should note that further actions are planned as the housing crisis continues to affect both locals and foreign residents.
Casa Para Viver is a Portuguese housing campaign platform that organises protests and actions about housing affordability; it announced a national protest for March 21 in Lisbon against current government housing policies. Residents and renters should note its events because they highlight public pressure on rent and price controls and can influence local policy debate.
Portugal’s house prices have risen faster than the EU average since 2020, and recent reports list Portugal among the countries with the largest price increases over that period. That stronger price growth has worsened affordability in Lisbon and Porto in particular, so prospective buyers and renters should check local indices and mortgage costs before deciding.
