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Thousands of people in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga and other cities have gathered to demand affordable housing, forming tents on public squares and filling streets. The INE reports that housing costs have doubled since 2017, with a 16.5% increase in the second quarter of 2026, marking the largest rise in the EU. The article is exclusive to ECO Premium subscribers and includes subscription pricing details.

Key points

• Thousands of people gathered in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga and other cities to demand affordable housing, forming tents on public squares and filling streets.
• Housing costs have doubled since 2017, with a 16.5% increase in the second quarter of 2026, marking the largest rise in the EU.

Context

This article reports on widespread public demonstrations across multiple Portuguese cities regarding housing affordability, with specific data points from the INE regarding cost increases.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reported demonstrations and INE statistics; no causal analysis of causes or future predictions are provided.

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