Portugal Evaluates Regulated Labor Migration Protocol (eco.sapo.pt)

• 6,000 visa requests processed via 'Via Verde'.
• 140 companies actively engaged in the legal hiring framework.
• New regulatory focus on preventing housing abuse in migrant employment.

"One year into the 'Via Verde' labor migration protocol, Portugal reports over 6,000 visa applications and 140 participating companies. While the program streamlines foreign hiring to address workforce shortages, the government is emphasizing a firm stance against housing exploitation. Officials state they will no longer tolerate substandard living conditions for migrant workers disguised as sectoral necessity. This marks a shift toward balancing economic labor needs with social infrastructure resilience, ensuring that the integration of foreign workers does not place undue pressure on the strained domestic housing sector."