Latest news and stories about government policy in immigration in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical overview of recent shifts in national visa policies and gold residency programs, specifically examining their impact on expatriate communities and coastal living trends.
Chega leader André Ventura has expressed willingness to support the government's Single Social Benefit (PSU) proposal, provided the PSD agrees to seven specific conditions, including restrictions on immigrant support, while the Left Bloc has introduced an alternative bill.
The PSD announced it wanted to hear from former socialist ministers regarding immigration. Ten days later, those names disappeared. Rui Pedro Antunes explains what happened.
Immigration from countries outside the OECD has been an important driver of economic growth per worker, according to a study from the University of California, which found an association between economic performance and more open migration policies.
With 14% of immigrants 'alarming' the country, the PSD has found an excuse for the chaos in public services. Blaming the PS is the new sport and Bugalho has already scored goals. Also, the 'great convergence fraud'.
The Iberian unit will carry out multidisciplinary work: border control, combating illegal immigration, human trafficking, and organised crime, including drugs.
The leader of Chega has threatened to reject the proposal to create a Single Social Benefit (PSU) if the Government does not agree to condition access to support for immigrants without social security contributions.
The leader of Chega stated that another of Chega's demands 'relates to community service'.
The Portuguese government has denied entry visas to a group of midwives who were scheduled to participate in an international conference held in Lisbon.
The Portuguese government has denied entry visas to a group of midwives who were scheduled to participate in an international conference held in Lisbon.
The Portuguese government guarantees that all visa applications are “analysed and processed in a rigorous, objective and factual manner”
The meeting in Lisbon begins with a speech by José Luís Carneiro. Regionalisation, European integration and immigration are among the topics under discussion.
Ventura met with Montenegro at São Bento. The PSD reportedly accepted six of the seven conditions set by Chega, but the exclusion of immigrants without social security contributions remains an open issue.
Chega set a condition this Friday for approving the proposal to create a Single Social Benefit (PSU), requiring that immigrants must contribute for at least five years before being eligible for social support. In a press conference at the party's headquarters in Lisbon, the leader of Chega rejected 'cosmetic changes'...
The Minister of the Presidency argues that Portugal welcomes immigrants with “humanism,” unlike other European countries with more aggressive policies.
The party considers it “wrong” that the law “allows those who come to Portugal to receive benefits without ever having made contributions.”
The Prime Minister has won almost everything within his party, but at São Bento, fragility is the order of the day. Also, Passos as a toxic asset, corruption in local government, and the country that drives away immigrants.
933,000 notifications of pending cases were issued to the mission structure, concerning 568,000 unique individuals served.
For Paula Santos, António José Seguro was expected to show 'greater distance from the options contained in this law, which he himself criticises' and to veto it for further consideration by the Assembly of the Republic.
The PCP parliamentary leader accused the President of the Republic this Monday of contradiction for promulgating the Nationality Law, arguing that the 'set of messages' accompanying the decision justified a veto of the bill. Speaking to journalists at the party's national headquarters in Lisbon, MP Paula Santos stated that the decree...
The Left Bloc leader stressed that the head of state 'had an alternative' and could have politically opposed the law, considering that the fact he did not do so 'is very worrying at this early stage of his term'.
The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities attributed the need for immigrants this Thursday to Portugal's “success”, as they perform jobs that nationals “do not want or cannot do”. Emídio Sousa was speaking during the Portugal Global Nation Forum, a strategic platform connecting Portugal, its diaspora, and international markets.
The president and vice-president of the Casa do Brasil in Lisbon met with the Brazilian and Portuguese leaders at the Belém Palace, where they discussed the situation of immigrants.
In recent weeks, the Nobel Peace Prize winner has had a busy diplomatic schedule in Europe. Additionally, Portugal welcomes the release of Portuguese-Venezuelan citizen Héctor Ferreira Domingues, who had been detained since 2022.
Rita Rato and Bernardo Blanco analysed the Brazilian president's visit to Portugal and, regarding domestic politics, the stance taken by Duarte Cordeiro.
Lula da Silva concluded his European tour in Portugal, highlighting the historical ties between the two nations and the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. During meetings with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, Lula used charismatic gestures, such as ordering a 'bica' (a Portuguese espresso), to strengthen diplomatic relations. While the visit focused on trade, multilateralism, and UN reform, it also touched upon the integration of the Brazilian community in Portugal, despite some expectations for more forceful government action on immigration issues. The visit concluded with lighthearted remarks about a potential Brazil-Portugal World Cup final.
One year later, Luís Neves traded his uniform for “other attire” and appeared in Parliament as a minister. In a long hearing, he promised to reorganise the police and remove deviant officers.
Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, was received this Tuesday in Lisbon for meetings with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and President of the Republic António José Seguro. Topics on the table included immigration, xenophobia, and aeronautics.
The Brazilian head of state is received today in Lisbon, where he is expected to meet with Luís Montenegro and António José Seguro to discuss topics such as immigration, xenophobia, and aeronautics.
Measures to improve the quality of life for migrants and ensure equal rights within an intercultural context will be the topic of discussion.
