Latest news and stories about social integration in immigration in Portugal for expats and residents.
Former Prime Minister Passos Coelho advocates for a new immigration model that emphasizes integration and aims to prevent social instability. He reflects on past policies and suggests reforms to create a more effective approach to immigration.
Patriarch of Lisbon Rui Valério argued that immigration does not undermine Portugal’s Christian foundations, emphasising that Catholicism and Christian culture foster a universalist mentality. He stressed the need for integration and respect for the country’s cultural and religious traditions, asserting that newcomers do not threaten or call into question the nation’s Christian character.
Update: Rui Valério reiterated that Catholicism and Christian culture are “a strong promoter of a universalist mentality”, underscoring that immigration does not call into question or jeopardise the Christian character of Portuguese society. He emphasised the importance of integration and respect for Portugal's cultural and religious traditions, arguing that newcomers do not compromise the nation's Christian identity and urging a balanced, inclusive approach to social cohesion.
The problem is when we no longer know how we are being seen or if we are being seen at all. And then, fear appears. Not as a dramatisation, but as a perception. Opinion piece by Sérgio Ignácio.
Rui Valério accuses world leaders of wanting to wage war. On controversial issues, he will follow the Pope's position.
The Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério, criticises the anti-immigrant rhetoric promoted by many who call themselves Catholics and by conservative movements.
The Patriarch of Lisbon said immigration does not threaten or call into question the Christian foundations of Portuguese society, asserting that newcomers do not compromise the nation's Christian identity.
We are a mild-mannered and very welcoming people. I believe we all have a bit of a taxi-driver streak, because whenever someone approaches us, whatever language they speak, a Portuguese is a Portuguese and finds a way to be understood. Out comes a “Good morning”, a “Bonjour”, a “Buenos días”, a “Buongiorno”, a “Guten Morgen”, a “Bom dia”, a ...
When migration changes its name according to the colour of your skin, your passport and your bank balance. Opinion piece by Vivien Merciel Suarez
