Immigration: Eu policy news in Portugal

Ana Miguel Pedro: "A European immigration police force in the style of ICE is not being created"

Centrist MEP Ana Miguel Pedro rejects claims that the new EU Return Regulation will lead to arbitrary detentions or a US-style immigration crackdown, arguing instead that the policy aims to standardise procedures and improve the currently low execution rate of deportation orders while maintaining fundamental rights.

New EU Migration pact comes into force to “put house in order”

The New Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into force in the European Union today, with the bloc anticipating ‘a possible need for adjustments’. The European Commission guarantees it will The post New EU Migration pact comes into force to “put house in order” appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Irregular entries into the EU fall by 40% between January and May

Frontex recorded 39,000 irregular crossings of the EU's external borders — a reduction that reflects ongoing cooperation with partner countries. The corridor from Libya to Crete remains active.

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The new European Union Migration and Asylum Pact officially becomes effective today.

European Commissioner welcomes Portugal's “significant progress” in border control

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, believes that Portugal has made “significant progress in recent weeks” regarding the new European border control system, stating that an increase in resources has allowed for the overcoming of “initial problems”. “There were some problems at the beginning because there was not enough staff or equipment. But now, Portugal...

Migration and Asylum Pact enters into force in the European Union

Three out of every four irregular migrants issued a return decision in the EU continue to remain in the European Union. This is what is now intended to be prevented.

European Commissioner admits “initial flaws” in the entry into force of the new migration pact

Magnus Brunner believes that the new Pact on Migration and Asylum will change “the entire migration and asylum system” and will allow for “putting the European house back in order”.

Commissioner admits initial flaws in the Migration Pact

The new Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes mandatory this Friday across the EU. Magnus Brunner, in an interview, also welcomes “significant progress” by Portugal in border control.

Migration Pact starts, but not all 27 are ready

The new EU migration agreement has officially begun, although not all 27 member states are fully prepared for its implementation.

EU denounces "discrimination" and "exploitation" of migrants

The report highlights that workers from outside the EU are being used to fill labour shortages. These workers face high levels of “discrimination” and “exploitation”.

EU borders to have stricter controls

Starting Friday, there will be mandatory screening of migrants at the EU's external border, including a rapid assessment to determine if an asylum application can proceed or is inadmissible.

European Commission strengthens support for border control at the continent's three main airports

António Assis Teixeira, European correspondent for CNN Portugal, spoke about the European Commission's support for Portugal in the area of border control.

Germany says it won’t drop internal border checks

With major EU migration reforms under way, “it's the right time” to phase out controls, migration commissioner says.

Brussels sends agents, €8 million, to support Portugal’s ‘border control system’

European Commission mobilises 25 agents and €8 million to support Portugal at its borders

The European Commission is deploying 25 border guards and providing €8 million in funding to assist Portugal with border management.

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Brussels gives a "very positive" assessment of Portugal regarding the new EU migration pact

The European Union's Pact on Migration and Asylum will fully enter into force in mid-2026.

European Commission mobilises 25 agents and eight million euros to support Portugal at the borders

The European official in charge highlighted that “Portugal is doing everything to make the system work.”

EU criticised for creating a 'version' of ICE immigration law

New law will allow searches of residences to enforce deportation orders. Unaccompanied minors may be detained as a 'last resort' measure. The creation of 'return centres' is planned.

10 PM European Union approves creation of centres for migrant repatriation

The European Union has given the green light to establish facilities dedicated to the repatriation of migrants.

Number of citizens denied entry to the EU rose by 7.1%

Entry to the EU was refused to 132,600 people, an increase of 7.1% compared to 2024. Also, in the cumulative total for 2025, expulsion orders were issued to 491,950 third-country nationals.

Europe hardens stance but organises migrant reception

The countdown has begun. On 12 June, the European Union's new pact on asylum and migration comes into force. The result of long and difficult negotiations, the Union finally presents a common line or, at the very least, a common 'facade'.

EU announces transition to Digital Schengen Visa

Home News EU announces transition to Digital Schengen Visa EU announces transition to Digital Schengen Visa The European Union has officially announced a landmark change in how it manages its borders, including the transition to a fully digital Schengen visa.

Portugal excluded from migration-pressure categories — what explains Brussels' decision

Brussels has chosen not to classify Portugal among the countries deemed to be under migration pressure. The article explains the reasons behind the EU decision, looking at factors such as arrival figures, border management and reception capacity.

ETIAS is delayed. What are the new rules?

Home News ETIAS is delayed. What are the new rules? ETIAS is delayed.

Irregular arrivals to the EU fall to lowest levels since 2021

The Central Mediterranean route accounted for the most detected irregular entries in 2025 (66,328, a year-on-year decrease of 1%), followed by the Eastern Mediterranean with 51,399 detections, down 27%.

Detections of irregular entries into the European Union fall to their lowest level since 2021

Routes from West Africa and the Western Balkans saw irregular crossings of the EU's external borders decline.