Housing protest camps return to Lisbon and Porto; PM dismisses violent models

Protest camps have reappeared in central Lisbon and Porto over housing shortages, marking a renewed wave of activism. PM Luís Montenegro acknowledged the demonstrations but rejected importing 'violent protest models' from other EU countries, signaling a firm stance. The development underscores persistent housing affordability pressures in Portugal, with potential political implications for the government.

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