AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Crisis: Thousands have rallied in Lisbon and Porto against a proposed rental law, while protests continue after police cleared encampments and arrested 55 people in Lisbon. More than 400 lawyers are challenging police actions; President António José Seguro is meeting party leaders to discuss social cohesion and urgent housing pressures. Police Pay: PSP and GNR unions are demonstrating in Lisbon today, demanding pay rises and career reforms they say were promised in 2024 but remain unfulfilled. Energy: Portugal has made grid-forming technology mandatory for large battery storage and launched a tender for 1,050 MVA of grid capacity, as it seeks to strengthen power reliability. Affordable Homes: Loulé has handed over 36 publicly funded homes, mainly for young people, teachers, security staff and families priced out of the private rental market. Lithium Mine Opposition: Around 50 residents in Covas do Barroso have maintained a three-day blockade against drilling for a proposed lithium mine, renewing an eight-year campaign to protect their community’s land.
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