Immigration

Parliament rejected proposals from both Chega and BE on immigration issues, with similar voting outcomes on bills aimed at facilitating voluntary return of immigrants to their countries of origin, except for IL, which abstained. The Assembly of the Republic on Wednesday rejected all initiatives from Chega and BE concerning immigration. PSD and CDS-PP abstained on […]

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that higher education is the “best entry point” for successful immigration in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of leveraging foreign talent for a more competitive economy. During the inauguration of the expansion of the Alentejo Science and Technology Park (PACT) in Évora, Montenegro highlighted that projects like this help retain and

António Saraiva, president of the Portuguese Red Cross (CVP), stressed the essential role of immigration for Portugal but highlighted the need for clear economic immigration policies. He warned that the lack of such policies has led to refugees becoming homeless and called for stricter rules and criteria. Saraiva pointed out that the rising cost of

The Liga Portugal met with the clubs to discuss the Government’s proposal aimed at resolving issues arising from the abolition of the “expression of interest” in hiring foreign players from outside the EU. The Liga expressed deep concern about the negative impact of the new immigration legislation on the transfer market and stated that the