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Portugal's Immigration Law Under Review: PSD and CDS Plan Necessary Adjustments
In a significant move, the Portuguese Parliament is set to consider changes to the immigration and foreigners law, following a veto by the President and rejection by the Constitutional Court. The law, which has been deemed "crucial for the country" by the PSD and CDS parties, aims to regulate immigration in a manner tailored to Portugal’s needs.
The law, originally approved by the PSD, Chega, and CDS-PP, seeks to make several key adjustments. It plans to restrict work visas to "skilled labor" only, limit family reunification rights for immigrants, and change the conditions for granting residency permits to citizens of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
The President requested a preventive review of the constitutionality of provisions regarding family reunification rights, processing deadlines by the immigration agency (AIMA), and the appeals process. The Constitutional Court rejected some aspects of the law as unconstitutional, prompting the PSD and CDS to prepare "necessary adjustments" to address these concerns while maintaining their core objective.
The government has acknowledged that adjustments will be made to the law but has reiterated its commitment to having more regulated immigration. The parties plan to present these adjustments as a "crucial law for the country" to the Parliament, aiming to balance constitutional requirements with immigration control and labor needs.
Journalist Claudia Monarca Almeida is reporting on the diploma situation, providing updates on the progress of the necessary adjustments and the debates surrounding this crucial law.
It is important to note that there is also a significant citizenship law amendment under discussion, which includes debates on the start date for the 10-year residence period for citizenship eligibility. However, the focus of the current query lies primarily on the foreigners/immigration law updated by PSD and CDS following the President’s veto and the Constitutional Court's rejection.
The diploma's current status is under review due to the Constitutional Court's rejection and the President's veto. The parties are actively involved in addressing the issues and are committed to presenting the necessary adjustments to ensure a well-regulated immigration system for Portugal.
- The PSD and CDS parties are working on necessary adjustments to the foreigners/immigration law in Portugal, which aims to regulate immigration while maintaining constitutional requirements, essential for the country.
- The policy-and-legislation changes, including restricting work visas, limiting family reunification rights, and altering conditions for residency permits for CPLP citizens, are a part of the general-news updates surrounding the ongoing review of Portugal's immigration law.
