A study by the Association for Civic Participation (Associação para a Participação Cívica or SJC) suggests that proposed amendments to Portugal’s nationality law could reduce economic activity by up to 15.9 billion euros over the next decade. The association has requested a meeting with Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro to discuss concerns that these legislative changes might reduce the country's attractiveness to foreign residents.
Nationality law changes could impact economy
Friday, 31 July 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.
