With the presidential election heading to a second round, António José Seguro (31%) and André Ventura (23.5%) face a run-off that will shape the country’s direction. The piece argues the next President should prioritise policies that attract and integrate immigrants to meet labour and social needs, while noting Seguro’s bid to present himself as an independent ‘president of a new era’ and Ventura’s claim to lead the right. The outcome will determine whether inclusionist immigration and integration become central to the presidency or whether a rightward agenda takes precedence.