# Lisbon protest tent legal dispute > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-protest-tent-legal-dispute > Updated: 2026-11-08T00:30:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. In late October 2026, police from the Public Security Police (PSP) ordered the removal of a small tent at the Lisbon Camp in Rossio Square. While officers stated that tents are not permitted on public roads, organizers defended the structure as a designated “Espaço Criança” (Children's Space) for family activities. Demonstrators dismantled the tent after being told it was illegal. By early November, the situation escalated into a legal dispute. The Administrative Court of the Circle of Lisbon ruled that activist Renata Cambra had the right to maintain a tent as a symbol of protest until the State Budget vote on November 24. The court ordered the PSP and Municipal Police not to disperse the demonstration, though it emphasized that the protest must not transform the public square into a private territory, ensuring coexistence with the scheduled Christmas Market. The Public Ministry has since appealed to the Constitutional Court. On November 6, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas issued a formal order for the “Acampada de Lisboa” housing protest camp to vacate Rossio Square to facilitate the installation of a Christmas market. This follows a PSP report stating the camp and the market are “inconciliáveis” (incompatible) in the same location. Moedas suggested alternative sites, such as Largo de S. Domingos, Praça Martim Moniz, or Restauradores. In response, Renata Cambra filed a complaint with the Administrative Court of Lisbon, alleging the Mayor is failing to comply with the previous court ruling that authorized the camp to remain until November 24. Her legal defense has requested the court declare the relocation order null and void, arguing the municipality cannot unilaterally override a judicial sentence. Protest organizers have also announced plans to bring demonstrations to the Web Summit. Municipal police have begun notifying protesters of the impending enforcement. ## Claims - Carlos Moedas issued a formal order for the Acampada de Lisboa to leave Rossio. (reported by 4 sources) - The relocation is intended to allow for the installation of a Christmas market. (reported by 4 sources) - The Administrative Court of Lisbon had previously authorized the camp to stay in Rossio until November 24. (reported by 4 sources) - Renata Cambra filed a complaint with the court to declare the Mayor's order null and void. (reported by 4 sources) - Municipal police notified Renata Cambra at approximately 16:20 that they would intervene to execute the order. (reported by 4 sources) - The PSP issued a report stating the protest camp and Christmas market are incompatible in the same location. (reported by 3 sources) - A petition against the removal of the tents has gathered nearly 16,000 signatures. (reported by 1 source) - The Lisbon Municipality intends to remove the tents to reorganize public space. (reported by 1 source) - Delegates of the Lisbon housing camp voted to maintain the tents in Rossio for the night. (reported by 1 source) - Renata Cambra proposed that the tents be dismantled immediately as a tactical decision. (reported by 1 source) - Approximately 100 tents and 200 protesters were occupying the Rossio square. (reported by 1 source) - The camp includes approximately 70 tents as of the report. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Lisbon housing camp faces removal from Rossio square Protesters in Lisbon's Rossio square have voted to remain in their housing camp for the night despite municipal plans to clear the area for public space reorganization and Christmas festivities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-housing-camp-faces-removal-from-rossio-square ### 2026-11-06: Lisbon Mayor orders removal of Rossio housing protest camp Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas ordered the removal of the Rossio housing protest camp to make room for a Christmas market, sparking legal challenges from activists. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-mayor-orders-housing-protest-camp-relocation ### 2026-10-31: Lisbon police order removal of children's play tent at protest site Lisbon police ordered the removal of a children's play tent at a protest site in Rossio Square, citing laws against tents on public roads. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-police-order-removal-of-childrens-play-tent-at-protest-site --- Cite as: Lisbon protest tent legal dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-protest-tent-legal-dispute