Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro announced that Portugal has resolved nearly all of its immigration backlog, with only 5,000 of 445,000 pending applications remaining. Speaking to parliament, António Leitão Amaro stated that immigrant entry flows slowed by 85% following regulatory changes, concluding the government's initial migration phase. The administration is now shifting toward a national integration plan alongside heightened enforcement against illegal immigration networks.
Government Declares Near-Clearance of 440,000 Pending Immigration Cases
Wednesday, 7 October 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.
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- First phase of migration policy concluded, followed by integration and combating networks, indicates Governmentcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Leitão Amaro announces the conclusion of the first phase of migration policySÁBADO ·
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