Dozens gathered in Lisbon under the banner 'Peace yes! NATO no!' to protest against the arms race, coinciding with the NATO Summit in The Hague. The demonstration, organized by the CGTP union and the Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation, also condemned recent attacks by Israel and the US on Iran.
Key Messages from the Protest:
- Against NATO's Expansion: Protesters demanded the dissolution of NATO, criticizing its role in global conflicts and the push for increased defense spending among member states, including Portugal.
- Support for Palestine: The rally called on the Portuguese government to recognize the State of Palestine, highlighting the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- Condemnation of US-Iran Tensions: Recent US bombings in Iran were denounced as escalations that threaten Middle Eastern stability.
Quotes from Organizers:
- "We cannot continue on this path of growing wars and military spending when people need and deserve a dignified life in peace," said Isabel Camarinha from the CPPC.
- Dinis Lourenço of CGTP criticized the government's prioritization of military budgets over public services like health and education.
Next Steps: A follow-up protest is scheduled for July 5th in Lisbon, with a parallel event in Porto on the following day.
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