Immigration
Ana Catarina Mendes accuses the government of fueling negative sentiment against immigrants
The former socialist minister acknowledged that the current government is meeting deadlines for clearing pending immigration cases, but criticized the creation of a foreign and border unit within the PSP police force. She also argued that Prime Minister Montenegro and Minister Leitão Amaro have promoted a negative agenda regarding immigrants.
Why it matters
While the government has improved the processing of pending immigration applications, the ongoing political debate over the structural changes to border control and policing indicates that the institutional framework for immigration remains a point of significant contention.ExpressoRead original ↗
