A recent study by the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon (Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa or ICS ULisboa) indicates that 65 percent of Portuguese citizens view immigration as a positive economic asset. Meanwhile, immigrant groups are working with the Pão a Pão Association to advocate for improvements to the Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA).
Immigrants contribute positively to economy, study finds
Sunday, 21 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon (Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa or ICS-ULisboa) is a specialized research institution focused on social sciences. It frequently collaborates with foundations and non-profit organizations to study social dynamics, migration, and public policy in Portugal.
