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Portugal approves faster removals for illegal immigrants as right wing cabinet hardens stance
International
Published on 24 April 2026
The bill targets faster removals, but how quickly
Portugal’s right-wing government has approved a bill designed to make it easier to remove illegal immigrants, with officials saying illegality must carry consequences. After the cabinet meeting, government spokesman Antonio Leitao Amaro said removals should happen faster, pointing to a stricter enforcement push by the current administration.
- Portugal’s cabinet approved a new illegal immigration removal bill
- Officials said illegality must have consequences, including removal
- The government emphasized speeding up deportation processes
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