The government has submitted a proposal to reform the legal framework for the return of foreign nationals, citing failures in the current asylum regime. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the inability to execute returns is a serious problem, and the bill has moved to parliamentary committee for further debate.
Government seeks reform of foreign national return legislation
Saturday, 16 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
António Leitão Amaro is Portugal's Minister of the Presidency (Ministro da Presidência) in the government led by Luís Montenegro. He is a key figure in the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) and often is the government's spokesperson. Those following housing and rental policy should note his role in announcing the June 2024 measures regarding evictions and inheritances.
