There were credible reports of torture and ill-treatment in prisons. Freedom of assembly was undermined by the misuse of decades-old legislation. Access to abortion was not fully guaranteed. Dozens were injured during attacks against migrants in the city of Porto. An exceptional heatwave and wildfires resulted in five deaths. Access to affordable housing remained inadequate.
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