Summary:
Portuguese Parliament approves bill restricting healthcare access for irregular migrants.
Law removes irregular foreign citizens from SNS beneficiary list.
Opposition from leftist parties and IL failed to block the initiative.
Support came from PSD, CDS, and Chega parties.
Legislation raises concerns about the health rights of migrants.
Legislative Changes in Portugal
The Portuguese Parliament has taken a significant step by approving a bill proposed by the AD (Social Democratic Party) that affects irregular migrants. This new law means that foreign citizens who are in an irregular situation and are not residents will no longer have access to free healthcare through the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS).
This decision has stirred considerable debate, as it removes from the SNS beneficiary list all “migrants, regardless of their legal status.” Despite opposition from leftist parties and the IL (Liberal Initiative), the bill passed with support from the PSD (Social Democratic Party), CDS (Centre Democratic Social Party), and Chega.
The implications of this legislation are substantial, potentially affecting the health and wellbeing of many individuals who rely on the SNS for medical assistance. The move has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the rights of migrants in Portugal.
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