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Students block schools in Lisbon against cost of living and housing

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Briefings

Hundreds of students from Escola Artística António Arroio and Liceu Camões blocked two secondary schools in Lisbon on October 23, 2026, to demand improved education, housing, and climate action. The movement Chumbado.PT organized the protest, which also planned to extend to other schools and mobilize for a Saturday housing camp. Students highlighted rising living costs, housing insecurity, and the need for energy transition measures.

Key points

• Students from Escola Artística António Arroio and Liceu Camões blocked two secondary schools in Lisbon on October 23, 2026, to demand improved education, housing, and climate action.
• The movement Chumbado.PT organized the protest, which also planned to extend to other schools and mobilize for a Saturday housing camp.

Context

The protest was organized by the student movement Chumbado.PT and the Estudantes pelo Fim ao Fóssil. Students highlighted rising living costs, housing insecurity, and the need for energy transition measures.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the October 23, 2026 protest in Lisbon. It does not specify the number of students, exact duration, or confirm if the Saturday housing camp was fully mobilized. Future actions beyond the planned Saturday camp are not confirmed.

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