Portugal Limits Immigration as Spain Considers Similar Measures
Portugal has experienced a significant rise in immigration, with the foreign-born population increasing from 4% to 14% between 2017 and 2024, including 250,000 South Asians. This surge has raised public concerns about crime and integration. In response, the right-wing party Chega gained 23% of the vote in 2025, pushing the government to tighten immigration controls and restore trust in migration regulation.
HT World··Lisbon



