- Portugal considers a new proposal to grant citizenship to stateless people after three years of residency.
- The current law requires six years of residency for stateless individuals to apply for citizenship.
- The proposal aims to align Portugal’s policies with international conventions on statelessness.
- Stateless individuals often face challenges in accessing basic rights like healthcare, education, and employment.
- The change would simplify the path to legal identity for stateless persons in Portugal.
- Portugal already follows the 1954 and 1961 UN Conventions on statelessness.
- The proposal is part of broader efforts to improve Portugal’s immigration and naturalization policies.
- Granting citizenship sooner would enhance social and economic integration for stateless residents.
- Lawmakers are discussing the proposal, but no final decision has been made.
- If approved, Portugal would become one of the most progressive countries in Europe for stateless individuals.
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