Summary:
António Leitão Amaro announces construction of two detention centers for illegal immigrants
Shift from open-door policy to stricter immigration enforcement
Only 15 out of 340 expulsion orders were fulfilled in Q2 2024
New centers aim to prevent EU penalties for non-compliance
New Immigration Detention Centers Announced
On Thursday, António Leitão Amaro, the Minister of the Presidency, announced plans to construct two new detention centers aimed at streamlining the expulsion of illegal immigrants from Portugal. During a press conference following the Council of Ministers meeting, Amaro emphasized the shift from an open-door policy, stating, "It is important for the world to know that the policy of open doors has ended."
He further highlighted that the establishment of these centers is crucial to avoid penalties from the European Union for non-compliance with immigration regulations. The announcement comes in light of recent statistics showing a discrepancy in the enforcement of expulsion orders; in the second quarter of 2024, 340 orders were issued, yet only 15 were executed. This stark contrast underscores the challenges faced by the government in managing illegal immigration effectively.
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