SocietyPortugal’s migrant curbs hit construction firms helping solve housing crisis
Portugal’s tighter migrant restrictions are affecting construction firms working to address the country’s housing crisis. Jose Simao came from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer. He was part of a broader wave of immigration that provided a welcome boost to Portugal’s deeply understaffed construction sector. The sector’s reliance on migrant workers highlights the pressure created by the new curbs. These firms are trying to respond to housing needs while facing a more limited labor supply.
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Portugal’s migrant curbs hit construction firms helping solve housing crisis
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