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PM defends immigration policy

Release Date: 2025-05-03
Media: The Portugal News
Summary: Luís Montenegro, leader of Portugal’s PSD party, has defended the government's immigration and security policies, emphasizing the need for clear entry rules to ensure that legal immigrants can live with dignity.

He stated that eliminating the "expression of interest" system for immigration was the right move, as it significantly reduced the uncontrolled flow of migrants into the country—by 60–80% depending on the month. Although previously criticized and labeled an "extremist" for these views, Montenegro now sees validation in the government's results and even indirect acknowledgment from opposition parties like the PS.

Using the Algarve region as an example, he argued that immigration must be balanced—not completely open, which can destabilize local communities and tourism, nor completely closed, which would deprive the economy of much-needed labor.

Montenegro criticized both the PS and the far-right Chega party for voting against right-wing coalition immigration proposals, despite having opposing views. He urged voters to support the AD-PSD/CDS coalition in the upcoming May 18 parliamentary elections, stating that previous victories by PS and Chega in the Algarve brought little tangible benefit to the region.
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