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Luis Montenegro, leader of the center-right Democratic Alliance coalition, delivers a speech during closing rally in Lisbon, Friday, March 8, 2024 (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Video. Portugal toughens migration rules ahead of upcoming EU elections

Updated: 04/06/2024 - 12:09 GMT+2

The Portuguese government has put an end to an exceptional regime that allowed foreigners to enter Portugal and then apply for a residence permit.

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