# Housing protests in Lisbon

> Thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis with 'a house cannot be a privilege' signs.
- Title: Housing protests in Lisbon · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Thousands protest Lisbon's housing crisis with 'a house cannot be a privilege' signs. Portuguese demonstrators demand affordable housing after police cleared…
- Keywords: portugal, lisbon, housing, rossio square, protest, rent, news, world, politics, protests, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/video/2026/10/21/a-house-cannot-be-a-privilege-thousands-rally-in-lisbon-over-housing-crisis
- Published: 2026-10-21T08:45:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: portugal, lisbon, housing, rossio square, protest, rent, news, world, politics
## Lisbon protest
Thousands gathered in Rossio square demanding affordable housing after police cleared their camp.

> a house cannot be a privilege
## Protest plans
They voted to return next day to camp out again and oppose rent increase policies.
## Government response
Prime minister says rent changes build trust but critics say tenants face greater risks.
## Key takeaway

Portuguese demonstrators demand affordable housing after police cleared Rossio square camp.