Protests in France and Portugal over cost of living and housing crisis

On November 14, 2026, tens of thousands protested in France for a fifth consecutive Saturday against the cost of living, with clashes and arrests. In Portugal, tens of thousands demonstrated against the housing crisis.

The wave of protests across Europe continued today (Saturday), with clashes between protesters and security forces in France, use of tear gas and hundreds of arrests, alongside massive demonstrations in Portugal against housing prices. In France, about 106,000 people participated in 137 protests across the country, according to Interior Ministry figures, while organizers estimated the number of participants at about 200,000. By evening, at least 219 people had been arrested, as clashes resumed in several major cities. This is the fifth consecutive Saturday of protests against the cost of living, the state of the education system, and government policy. Meanwhile, in Portugal, tens of thousands of people demonstrated in more than 30 cities against the sharp rise in housing and rental prices. The protest was organized by the movement "A House to Live In," and demonstrators demand that the government limit rent increases and protect tenants.