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The National Education Council highlights that access to Portuguese as a Non-Native Language is insufficient, while the Council of Portuguese Communities prepares to discuss educational and electoral reforms with the government.
Lisbon is planning to establish a network of dedicated 'AIMA Spaces' to streamline support services and residency processing for the migrant population.
Cascais hosts the 2026 Eurafrican Forum, highlighting its role as a bridge between Europe and Africa. With a significant African resident population and established twinning agreements with cities like Sal and Santana, the municipality leverages its status as the European Capital of Democracy to share successful governance models, such as participatory budgeting and housing strategies, to foster mutual economic and social development.
A discussion took place at the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission regarding the four decades of Portugal's integration into the European Union.
Portugal has over 1.5 million immigrants, and this new reality has brought fresh challenges for public services and political parties. Where is the balance point in immigration and integration policies?
The alternative to regulated immigration is not the absence of immigration: it is disorder.
The main requests directed to the CLAIM centre continue to be related to the renewal of residence permits, family reunification processes, and document regularisation.
Home News Gypsy associations at risk of closing in Portugal Gypsy associations at risk of closing in Portugal The lack of a new National Strategy for the Integration of Roma Communities is leaving associations unfunded and at risk of closure, association leaders warn, and denouncing government de
The country requires greater investment in human resources to effectively support the integration of migrant populations.
The Migration Observatory wants municipalities at the centre of reception and warns: forced migrations are increasing while solutions are shrinking in Europe.
The World Cup has become a stage for political maneuvering and restrictions on freedoms. Furthermore, the change of route in the Corpus Christi procession reignites the debate on integration.
When they immigrate to Europe, many of these peoples maintain this xenophobia and live in a logic of self-exclusion, partly because they believe that Western society is decadent, an immorality led by emancipated women and homosexuals with full rights.
Francisca Gorjão Henriques expresses concern over the decline in Portugal's approach to welcoming and integrating migrants.
Francisca Gorjão Henriques discusses the impact of migration barriers on communities, as reported by Agência ECCLESIA.
The President of the Republic argued today that “stronger societies are built through inclusion, mutual respect, and the capacity to welcome,” pointing to Luxembourg as “a happy example” of those qualities.
Leitão Amaro explained that some of the measures included in the national integration plan are already implemented, such as the use of mediators in schools for children who do not know the language.
933,000 notifications of pending cases were issued to the mission structure, concerning 568,000 unique individuals served.
True justice begins with the delicacy of concrete care and the courage to build a city where everyone, without exception, has the right to a face. Opinion by João Emanuel Diogo
A protocol with CLAIM Coimbra reinforces the municipality's commitment, as it prepares a Municipal Plan for the Integration of Migrants.
Rana Taslim Uddin believes the law will help with the integration process in the country.
The Prime Minister highlights the successful and seamless integration of Brazilian citizens living in Portugal.
Measures to improve the quality of life for migrants and ensure equal rights within an intercultural context will be the topic of discussion.
The new strategy from the Azorean executive will be developed in close coordination with various entities in the sector to ensure a cross-cutting response.
Home News Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants The Almeirim City Council approved the Municipal Plan for the Integration of Migrants (PMIM) for 2026-2028, aiming to address the significant growth of the foreign population
Almeirim has just approved a plan to address the growth in immigration. There are already over 3,000 registered immigrants, and the number of foreign citizens living in the municipality has doubled over the last decade.
History has shown that it is in moments of crisis that Europe finds the window of opportunity for its greatest advances.
This article highlights Portugal's 40th anniversary of joining the European Community (now the European Union), commemorated with a special postage stamp issued by CTT. Paulo Rangel praised former Prime Minister Cavaco Silva for his pivotal role during Portugal's first decade of European integration, emphasizing his enthusiasm, discipline, and leadership in positioning Portugal as a respected partner within the EU. Rangel underscored Cavaco Silva's significant influence on Portugal's image and integration process, noting that his efforts helped establish Portugal as an equal member of the EU. The event also featured a stamp depicting the 1985 Treaty of Accession signing, symbolizing Portugal's commitment to Europe.
