The Lisbon City Council has voted to end a discount on school meals for the majority of students. Previously, over 30,000 students without an ASE (social support eligibility) received a 50% reduction on the standard €1.50 price per meal. This measure, initially implemented in 2024 following a proposal from the Socialist Party, was extended for 2025. The decision means most students will now pay the full price for school lunches. The council’s action impacts a significant number of families relying on the subsidy to offset meal costs. No reason was given for the change.