Immigrants and the presidential elections

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Immigrants and the presidential elections

There is a risk of a resurgence in a climate of intolerance, increased refusals of entry into Portugal for those 'suspected' of being would‑be immigrants, and frequent police operations by the UNEF. Opinion by Carlos Vianna

Context & Explainers

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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