It's not immigration: it's memory, history and return

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It's not immigration: it's memory, history and return

A reflection on immigration, emigration and the role of descendants in shaping Portuguese identity. Opinion by Amanda Rattes.

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The Immigration Law is Portugal’s legal framework that governs entry, residency, asylum and deportation of non-nationals. It was amended by Law No. 61/2025 on October 22, 2025, after parts of an earlier draft were rejected by the Constitutional Court; the changes reorganise administrative responsibilities and introduce stricter control measures that affect visas, residency and family reunification processes.

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