GOP Government promises “more appropriate and intelligent management of … – to the Minute News

The Government undertakes, in the draft of the Broad Plan (GOP) for 2015, to make a “better and more intelligent management of migration flows”, recognizing that the “magnitude” of the challenge requires a “cross-cutting strategy and articulated. “

According to the draft of the GOP sent by the Government to the social partners, the Lusa had access today, this” strategy “should seek to” capture and sequestration of migration profiles “and the” increased mobility and circulation of talent. “

The document refers to” four especially critical challenges “: tackling the demographic deficit and balance the net migration; capture “new migration profiles”; internationalize the economy and promote migration as “stimulating economic growth”; and deepen “integration and empowerment of the descendants of resident immigrant communities in Portugal.”

Recognizing that emigration “has exacerbated the migration balance”, the Government promises action “to encourage, monitor and support the return of emigrant nationals abroad or strengthen their bonds and ties with Portugal. “

To take advantage of the” potential “of the diaspora, the Executive proposes to develop” concrete political approach “to the millions of Portuguese residents abroad, including ensuring “a closer consular support from citizens,” promoting the census and electoral politics and civic participation, particularly of women and young people, and encouraging business associations.

The Government also wants to expand and improve the model of consular stays, that qualifies as a “success” because they will ensure consular support “more than hundred and fifty cities where there was no service.”

At the international level, stresses the Government, the migratory flows “will continue to play a leading role, demanding decisive action from the EU [European Union] on several fronts.”

Strengthen the fight against organized crime, piracy and terrorism is a priority, is stressed in the document, giving “top priority” for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, with Portugal to defend a “multisectoral approach” that combines international coordination and capacity of countries and organizations in the region.

Be which is the combat, the action of Portugal “will be subordinated to the promotion of fundamental rights, with particular attention to the protection of personal data,” says the government.