‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify
Summary
Protests against rising housing and living costs have spread from Spain and France to Italy and Portugal. In Milan, protests turned violent with clashes between rioters and police, while in Lisbon, thousands protested peacefully and set up a tent camp to demand government action on housing issues.Key Facts
- Protests in Milan involved rioters throwing objects, setting fires, and clashing with police.
- Police used water cannons and tear gas to control the situation in Milan.
- At least two police officers were injured and about 50 protesters were detained in Milan.
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violence and called out troublemakers exploiting the protests.
- In Lisbon, a tent camp was set up as part of a peaceful protest over the housing crisis.
- Housing prices in Portugal rose by 124% from 2015 to 2024, much faster than the EU average.
- Protesters in Lisbon asked for better public services, wages, pensions, and measures to stop rising housing costs.
- Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro acknowledged public anger but warned against importing violent protest tactics from other countries.
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