Migration has been an increasingly present phenomenon in the Portuguese society, both with regard to immigration and to emigration. This article presents a brief overview of this recent history, describing not only the flows and their main features but also the European and national context, with a special connection to legislative changes, in which the migration flows are developed. The article highlights how Portugal has suffered an unprecedented migration boom, which is influenced by the current crisis, leading not only to a decline in immigration, but also to a revival of the emigration phenomenon.
Portugal; Migration boom; Immigration policies; Integration policies; Southern European model