Before the elections, Portugal decided to take radical action against illegal immigrants.

The Portuguese government plans to deport about 18,000 illegal migrants living in the country.

According to Euronews, the Portuguese government intends to deport about 18,000 illegal migrants currently in the country.

Minister António Leitão Amaro stated that authorities will approach about 4,500 illegal migrants next week, offering them to leave the country voluntarily within 20 days.

Minister António Leitão Amaro reported that representatives of the authorities will approach about 4,500 illegal migrants next week with the offer to leave the country voluntarily within 20 days.

This announcement was made arbitrarily before the early parliamentary elections scheduled for May 18.

This announcement was made before the early parliamentary elections, which will take place on May 18.

Last week, Amaro noted that 'Portugal needs to review its deportation application system, which is not functioning.' 'It is important to understand that Portugal is one of three countries in Europe that carries out the fewest deportations of people ordered to leave the country due to rule violations, including security issues,' he said.

Last week, Amaro explained that 'Portugal needs to review its deportation application system, which is not functioning.' 'It is important to understand that Portugal is one of three countries in Europe that deports the fewest people ordered to leave due to rule violations, including security issues,' he added.

According to the AIMA agency, the number of foreigners in Portugal will exceed 1.5 million by the end of 2024.

According to a report by the AIMA agency, the number of foreigners in Portugal will exceed 1.5 million by the end of 2024.

This statement was made before the early parliamentary elections, which will take place on May 18. It should be noted that this month was addressed by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro after the minority government of the Social Democratic Party lost confidence in Parliament and resigned.

Before the elections, political analysts note a rise in populism in Portugal: In the last elections, the 'Chega' party placed third, and it is expected that they will strengthen their position in these elections.