The deputy of Chega, Francisco Gomes, says that the approval of the new nationality law is “a clear sign that the party was right” in the warnings it has been making about the lack of control of immigration in Portugal. The parliamentarian considers that the legislative change also results from…
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The parliamentary group of CHEGA in the Assembly of the Republic “will present a set of initiatives aimed at responding to the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, advocating for measures in the areas of migration policy and the cost of living.” Among the proposals is the suspension…
A new awareness campaign launched this Tuesday by the Regional Directorate for Communities and External Cooperation (DRCCE) is called ‘Immigrants – Welcome, Protect, Integrate and Promote.’ They are, in essence, videos and testimonies promoting equality, intercultural dialogue and combating prejudice, reinforcing the Region’s commitment to a fairer, more inclusive and…
Chega’s candidacy for the Funchal City Council presents concrete measures to prevent uncontrolled immigration that has been overwhelming the city, affecting housing, safety, and the quality of life of Funchal families. Filipe Santos, candidate of Chega, is clear: “There has to be a joint work of the municipal bodies. The…
A 40-year-old South Asian man was injured in the arm during a knife attack after an attempted robbery that took place late Monday afternoon in downtown Funchal. The man was assisted by a team of Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters and sent to the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. The Public Security Police…
Livre’s candidacy for the Legislative Elections on the 18th of May for the constituency of Madeira argues that immigrants contribute to Social Security sustainability. In a statement, the party points out that “the legal immigrants living and working in Portugal play an essential role in the sustainability of the Social…
The JPP defends a more humanised approach to migrants seeking new opportunities in Madeira and mainland Portugal. During a pre-campaign action, Filipe Sousa criticised the way the migration issue has been managed, stating that the issue is on the political agenda because the country has failed to welcome, protect, and…
Chega Deputy, Francisco Gomes, has criticised the Left Bloc’s electoral proposal to grant the right of all people who hold a residence permit in Portugal the right to vote, even in the absence of reciprocity agreements with the countries of origin. This, to Francisco Gomes, is completely unacceptable and represents…
Political party, ADN – Alternative national Democracy Party, today questioned the regional authorities about what has been done to combat illegal immigration in the Region. Now that SEF – Foreigners and Borders Service no longer exists, the party understands that little is known for sure about how the entry of…
Chega, through deputy Francisco Gomes, elected by Madeira to the Assembly of the Republic, warned that, according to the Migration and Asylum Report, in 2023, the number of foreign citizens residing in Portugal increased, with a growth of 33.6% compared to the previous year, totaling, today, 1,044,606 people. The party…