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The Ceuta migration crisis serves as a critical case study on the weaponization of migration for geopolitical pressure and the fragility of European solidarity. The analysis highlights how the event exposed internal divisions within the EU, the dangers of populist rhetoric, and the urgent need for a balanced, unified policy that secures borders while maintaining humanitarian and legal standards.
Immigrants from the Indian subcontinent are unable to recover social security contributions paid in Portugal upon returning to their home countries.
The PS claims victory in state budget negotiations after securing the removal of controversial measures, while the PSD maintains its stance and Chega's proposals are largely rejected.
The Single Social Benefit (PSU) is emerging as a key parliamentary battleground in Portugal, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro promising clarifications amid demands from Chega for immigrant restrictions and concerns from the Socialist Party regarding transparency.
An analytical examination of AIMA's current operational limitations, questioning whether the agency can truly reach its full potential under existing immigration policy frameworks.
The Bank of Portugal reports a gradual slowdown in employment growth for 2025, despite the labour market reaching historical highs, citing economic challenges and revised growth forecasts.
Nuno Borges lost to Brandon Nakashima, and Jaime Faria to Lorenzo Musetti. Additionally, André Ventura accuses Montenegro of wanting to cut pensions and guarantees he is prepared to govern the country.
The right blames Spain for the extraordinary legalisation of immigrants. It turns out that immigrants are necessary to keep an economy running that grew by 2.7% in the second quarter of 2026. A column by Ana Sá Lopes.
A study by the 'Migration Observatory' shows how bilateral Social Security agreements protect Portuguese speakers more but leave out new communities from the Indian subcontinent
The president of the CIP criticises the 'opening of doors without taking into account the needs of the economy'. Paulo Macedo warns that 'the next decade will define whether Portugal converges or stagnates'.
The most controversial study presented at the ECB Forum in Sintra argues that immigrants are, on average, more qualified than natives and stimulate economic growth, 'in contrast to the perception'.
Analysis presented at the ECB Forum observes strong long-term increases in productivity in countries that experienced waves of immigration. Increased investment and entrepreneurship explain the result.
The Ministry of Finance claims it is going better than in 2025, contradicting statements from the head of the Order of Accountants who reports delays. Additionally, Iran promises a “direct confrontation” with Israel.
Lula da Silva praises the Brazilian work ethic and emphasizes the current positive state of diplomatic ties between Brazil and Portugal.
Luís Montenegro marks two years as Prime Minister in an article for Observador, criticises the starting point and points to “ambition” for the next “three and a half years”.
Home News Employment slows down in Portugal as immigration tightens Employment slows down in Portugal as immigration tightens The Bank of Portugal urges a shift towards growth driven by productivity rather than just job creation.
The situation at the Judiciary Police (PJ) makes the DN headline today: Political uncertainty leaves the PJ in its biggest leadership vacuum in 20 years. On February 21st, the former leader of the PJ, Luís Neves, was announced as Minister of Internal Administration. The Government has pushed back the date for appointing a new head, stating only that it will be 'soon'. In the recent history of the Judiciary Police, there has never been such a long period without a National Director. The main photo highlights the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East: How a 'small excursion' in Iran turned into an economic war. The ECB may raise interest rates as early as April. Also highlighted: Return Package: Government facilitates the expulsion of illegal immigrants. Download the complete electronic edition of the newspaper at the link below. This is also the day for Dinheiro Vivo, the DN's economy supplement: Read this Friday's DV, March 20th, here. And don't miss another issue of DN Sport: Read this Friday's DN Sport, March 20th, here. See the front page in detail.
Home News AIMA delays harm the Portuguese economy AIMA delays harm the Portuguese economy Speaking to Público, economist José Roberto Afonso warned that delays in regularising immigrants and measures taken by other countries to attract them could reduce the rate of social security tax collection
Reaction from the government to Tuesday's report that Portugal will have to pay €8 million under the EU's solidarity mechanism.
