Immigrants Receive Less Unemployment Aid

A recent study by Banco de Portugal revealed that immigrants in Portugal receive unemployment benefits and social assistance for a significantly shorter period compared to native Portuguese citizens. The study estimates that immigrants receive these benefits for less than 5% of their time in the country, highlighting a disparity in social welfare access. This finding raises questions about the effectiveness of social support programs and potential inequalities within the Portuguese system.

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