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Portugal Tightens Immigration Laws Amid Rising Populism

6/26/2025

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Portugal has enacted stricter immigration and naturalization laws, extending the residency requirement for citizenship to 10 years, while citizens from Portuguese-speaking nations must wait seven. New rules mandate proof of cultural knowledge and commitment to democracy, alongside tougher family reunification criteria. These measures reflect a growing response to rising populism and anti-immigration sentiments.

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Story summary

Portugal has enacted stricter immigration and naturalization laws, extending the residency requirement for citizenship to 10 years, while citizens from Portuguese-speaking nations must wait seven. New rules mandate proof of cultural knowledge and commitment to democracy, alongside tougher family reunification criteria. These measures reflect a growing response to rising populism and anti-immigration sentiments.