Government says that at the moment "there is no bill to pay" for refusing to accept refugees
Reaction from the government to Tuesday's report that Portugal will have to pay €8 million under the EU's solidarity mechanism.
Brussels to Reassess Migration Situation in Portugal
Portugal voted against the European proposal for the redistribution of refugees, claiming to be in a 'migration crisis'. The executive body stated that it will conduct a new assessment of the situation in the country.
European Commission to reassess migration situation in Portugal, following Government request
The European Commission will reassess the situation of immigrants in Portugal at the request of the Portuguese Government, which voted against a European redistribution of refugees, claiming that the country is not equipped to accommodate them due to being in a 'migration crisis'.
