Following the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs' visit to Portugal and a meeting with the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, a joint Portugal-Morocco statement was released on July 22, expressing the Portuguese government's alignment with Morocco's unacceptable position, which illegally occupies territories in Western Sahara.
Actions of solidarity with the Palestinian people took place from north to south of the country.
On July 1st, in Coimbra, a human chain and parade took place.
On July 4th, in Faro, more than two hundred people demonstrated their solidarity with the Palestinian people, demanding recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people, as well as recognition of the State of Palestine.
The Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation strongly condemns the bombings carried out by the United States of America against Iran, in violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The US involvement in the new escalation of the war initiated on the 13th by Israel is further evidence of the deep complicity that unites the two countries in the destabilization of the Middle East. The US attacks constitute a dangerous militaristic escalation in the region, which must be stopped and reversed—which will only be possible through negotiations.
On June 24th, a rally for peace and to denouncing NATO's objectives was held.
Several people attended the event, which took place in front of the José Saramago Foundation, also a profound humanist and advocate for peace.
CPPC condemns Israeli attacks against Iran
The Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation (CPPC) strongly condemns this morning's Israeli attacks against Iran, carried out in blatant disregard for international law, and warns of their extreme gravity and possible consequences.
On June 13th, in Porto, amid slogans, cultural events, and interventions by various organizations, including the CPPC, demands were made for an end to the genocide, Israel's escalation of the war in the Middle East was condemned, and the urgency of a free Palestine and its recognition by the Portuguese government was reaffirmed.
The demonstration called by the CPPC, CGTP-IN, MPPM, and Projecto Ruído in the late afternoon of the 4th in Lisbon was large and intense. Banners, posters, and slogans demanded an end to the genocide and occupation, peace, and respect for the national rights of the Palestinian people. Encouraged by the Rhythms of Resistance, the protesters demanded immediate recognition of the State of Palestine from the Portuguese authorities.
On May 15th, at Casa do Alentejo in Lisbon, the Nakba was marked by resistance, solidarity, warmth, and friendship. In an initiative co-organized by the CPPC, CGTP-IN, MPPM, and Projeto Ruído, Palestinian culture was celebrated with music, dance, decorations, and cuisine. The Portuguese people's solidarity with the Palestinians, both here and in Palestine, who continue to suffer at the hands of the genocide perpetrated by Israel, was clearly evident.
On May 5th, in Rossio Square, Lisbon, a demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian children murdered in the genocide perpetrated by Israel was held. With posters, postcards, songs, and slogans, dozens of people reaffirmed the urgency of ending the massacres. A 20-meter list with the names of 2,000 Palestinian children, of the more than 17,000 that Israel has already murdered, was displayed, revealing the barbarity of these crimes.
Following the first Concert for Peace of 2025 held in April, in Matosinhos, another three concerts followd this one in different cities in the North of Portugal
Porto
On May 4th, another Concert for Peace took place at the Fundação Engenheiro António de Almeida, reaffirming the importance of fighting for a culture of Peace.
During the afternoon, hundreds of people attended the Concert, which featured the generous participation of: Balleteatro, Bando dos Gambozinos, Moura, Teresa Costa, Tiago Candal, Miguel Meirinhos and Elizabete Merêncio.
