Prime Minister defends immigration policy, maintains it's necessary for economic growth and national security.
Luís Montenegro, the leader in charge of the PSD, defends a firm stance on immigration policy, receiving criticism from the opposition who labeled him an "extremist." His goal is to establish rules for entry into Portugal, ensuring security is upheld, and ending the influx of immigrants without order.
The PSD's immigration strategy gained recognition, even if begrudged, from the PS and its secretary-general. Montenegro challenges voters to recognize the political figures driving this strategy and their unwavering commitment. The election brings forth the significance of understanding who sets the policy, executes it, and "champions" it, before and after the election.
A primary example of this correct immigration policy can be found in the region of the Algarve, where unregulated immigration has led to overpopulation, distortion of the local essence, and a loss of its allure. Montenegro clarified that putting the region "out of control" would mean it would lose its appeal, hurt its economy, and cause an imbalance in the region's social support system that attracts tourists and trade.
Despite aspiring to regulate immigration, the Algarve does not support closing the door entirely. The region needs a controlled influx of immigrants to its workforce to remain competitive and exploit its untapped potential.
Data shows that with the suspension of interest expression, there was a significant decrease in requests for entry, amounting to 60-80% monthly. Analysts who claimed that reduced interest failed to impact the influx of immigrants were proven wrong, according to Montenegro.
The PS and Chega parties clash on immigration, with the latter gaining the most votes in the recent legislative elections in the Algarve. Montenegro regretted that these contrasting viewpoints have led to rejections of proposals from the PSD-CDS Coalition. Despite the PS dominating elections in the Algarve in recent years, Montenegro encourages voters to support the AD-PSD/CDS Coalition for the upcoming Assembly of the Republic elections on May 18.
In the broader context, the government under Luís Montenegro's leadership seeks to implement stricter immigration policies, focusing on work-based routes for skilled workers. However, it is not extensively documented how these policies will impact the Algarve region, although economically and demographically significant changes may be anticipated due to the shift in workforce availability and community dynamics.
In the regional context of the Algarve, Portugal, the implementation of stricter immigration policies, as proposed by the PSD's leader Luís Montenegro, is essential to address issues such as overpopulation and the distortion of the local essence, while ensuring a controlled influx to maintain competitiveness. Despite disagreements on immigration with parties like Chega, Montenegro calls for voter support in the upcoming Assembly of the Republic elections on May 18, emphasizing the significance of understanding the figures behind policies that shape the nation's future.
