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CBC
05-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Portugal to expel 18,000 foreigners. Its PM says it's not about the election — or Trump
Portugal's caretaker government plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization, a minister said on Saturday in the buildup to a national election. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro said Saturday that the centre-right government will issue approximately 18,000 notifications to people in the country illegally to leave. The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days. According to the Portugal Resident news website, immigrants will start receiving the first batch of notifications today. Citing reports, the site adds that, if they do not comply, "they will be subject to an expulsion process." On Monday, news website The Portugal News reported that The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) had begun the process. On Sunday, Portugal Pulse news site reported that Prime Minister Luis Montenegro denied that process was being accelerated by the upcoming May 18 election, and said it was part of the process that began in June last year. He also refuted the opposition's criticism of a "Trumpization" of his campaign, a reference to U.S. President Donald Trump's border crackdowns. "This is not about forcibly removing someone. It is about notifying the person, and the person can appeal. If they cannot meet the requirements, they must leave," Montenegro said, according to Portugal Pulse. Rise of the right Portugal, which has a population of around 10.6 million people, has had a series of minority governments in recent years as the traditional rivals for power, the centre-right Social Democratic Party and the centre-left Socialists, lost votes to growing smaller parties. One of these parties is the Chega party, which the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications notes has often been labelled a "radical right populist party due to its policies and rhetoric. It advocates an anti-immigration stance, with a particular emphasis on reducing illegal immigration and strengthening border security." The country has been caught up in the rising European tide of populism. The Chega party surged into third place in last year's election. "These results confirm the growing success of the radical populist playbook," including, "staunch opposition to immigration," wrote Filipe Calvão, an associate professor of anthropology and sociology at the University of Chicago, on the Geneva Graduate Institute's website last year. Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18. Montenegro called the snap ballot in March after his minority government, led by his conservative Social Democratic Party, lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down. Anti-immigration sentiment Portugal's centre-right government has toughened some immigration rules in the past year, reflecting attempts elsewhere in Europe to fend off the rise of the far right. Among the restrictions last year was outlawing a widely used mechanism called "manifestation of interest," which for years allowed non-EU migrants without an employment contract to move to Portugal and request residency after paying social security for a year. A surge in "digital nomads" had contributed to the growing backlash against immigrants, due to a rise in housing and living costs, The Telegraph reports. According to Fortune, house prices in Lisbon, the capital, rose 30 per cent over the last five years. Last month, Portuguese riot police detained several ultra-right protesters after clashes in downtown Lisbon marred celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, which ended a fascist dictatorship. Extreme-right groups such as Ergue-Te (Rise Up), Habeas Corpus and Grupo 1143 had called a rally, which city authorities banned, to protest ahead of the parliamentary election against growing numbers of immigrants. Around 1.5 million migrants live in Portugal, about triple the number a decade ago. According to the Integral Human Development website, most migration has traditionally flowed from Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Brazil, Cape Verde and Angola. According to the OECD, Brazil, India and Italy were the top three nationalities of newcomers to Portugal in 2022, and in 2023, the number of first asylum applicants increased by 31 per cent. The majority of applicants came from the Gambia, Afghanistan and Colombia, the OECD reports. Around 14 per cent of taxpayers are migrants, Reuters reports, contributing more than 1.6 billion euros ($2.5 billion Cdn) to the economy in 2022, while receiving about 257 million euros ($401 million Cdn) in social benefits. WATCH | How Germany's far right is drawing in young voters: How Germany's far-right is drawing in young voters 2 months ago Duration 5:39 Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on course to become the second-largest player in the country's parliament after Sunday's election. CBC's Margaret Evans breaks down how social media and influencers have helped the far-right political party make big gains with young voters.
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
See photos of May Day protests around the world as Trump looms large
May Day rallies to held in Chicago, Evanston against President Trump's policies May Day rallies to held in Chicago, Evanston against President Trump's policies May Day rallies to held in Chicago, Evanston against President Trump's policies Many demonstrators at May Day protests around the world united in anger over President Trump's agenda as they marked International Workers' Day. French union leaders condemned the "Trumpization" of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president and the Italian prime minister through the streets of the northern city of Turin. In the United States, demonstrators protested Mr. Trump's immigration crackdown, as well as what some organizers called a sweeping assault on labor protections, diversity initiatives and federal employees. Union leaders in Germany warned that extended workdays and rising anti-immigrant sentiment were dismantling labor protections. Thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war in Bern, Switzerland — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics. In the Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that "tariff wars and policies of Trump" threatened local industries and people's livelihoods. Mr. Trump's image loomed over the day — quite literally — in Japan, as a truck in a march in Tokyo carried a doll made to resemble him and multiple signs showed his face. Demonstrators there called for higher wages, gender equality, health care, disaster relief, a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. See photos of some of the demonstrations below. United States Immigrant rights supporters demonstrate during a May Day rally outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on May 1, 2025. Matt Rourke / AP Demonstrators protest ICE detentions during a May Day rally outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on May 1, 2025. Matt Rourke / AP France Demonstrators march during a May Day rally in Paris, on May 1, 2025. Alain Jocard / AFP via Getty Images A demonstrator holds a placard reading "working less to be happy" during a May Day rally in Paris, on May 1, 2025. Ian Langsdon / AFP via Getty Images A protestor sends fireworks to riot police during a May Day rally in Nantes, western France, on May 1, 2025. Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Germany Protesters gathered with a fake rocket to "send Musk, Milei and Merz to Mars," in reference to tech-billionaire Elon Musk, Argentinian President Javier Milei and Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, during a May Day demonstration in Berlin, Germany, on May 1, 2025. Maryam Majd / Getty Images A demonstrator speaks at a May Day protest in Berlin, Germany, where people gathered with a fake rocket to "send Musk, Milei and Merz to Mars" on May 1, 2025. Maryam Majd / Getty Images A protester wears an alien mask at a May Day rally in Berlin, Germany, where demonstrators gathered with a fake rocket to "send Musk, Milei and Merz to Mars" on May 1, 2025. Maryam Majd / Getty Images Italy A puppet depicting President Trump with features of a pig is seen at a May Day demonstration on May 1, 2025, in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi / Getty Images A man with a puppet representing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a May Day demonstration on May 1, 2025, in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi / Getty Images Philippines Protesters destroy an effigy with the face of Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Trump during a Labour Day demonstration in Manila on May 1, 2025. Jam Sta Rosa / AFP via Getty Images People shout slogans during a Labour Day demonstration in Manila on May 1, 2025. Jam Sta Rosa / AFP via Getty Images Japan People march holding signs with President Trump covered with a forbidden sign, expressing their rejection of a Japan subjugated to the U.S. as they take part to the 96th May Day rally on May 1, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. David Mareuil / Anadolu via Getty Images Signs on a truck denounce Japan's subservience to the U.S. as people take part to the 96th May Day rally on May 1, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. David Mareuil / Anadolu via Getty Images Turkey Demonstrators protest retirement rules among other issues during a May Day rally in Istanbul on May 1, 2025. Ozan Kose / AFP via Getty Images A protester raises his fist during a May Day rally in Istanbul, on May 1, 2025. Ozan Kose / AFP via Getty Images Greece
Los Angeles Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
From Tokyo to Turin to L.A., Trump's policies loom over May Day marches
PARIS — French union leaders condemned the 'Trumpization' of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president through the streets of Turin. Across continents, hundreds of thousands turned out for Thursday's rallies marking International Workers' Day, many united in anger over President Trump's agenda — including aggressive tariffs stoking fears of global economic turmoil and immigration crackdowns. In the United States, organizers framed this year's protests as a pushback against what they called a sweeping assault on labor protections, diversity initiatives and federal employees. In Germany, union leaders warned that extended workdays and rising anti-immigrant sentiment were dismantling labor protections. In Bern, Switzerland, thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics. In France, protests included appearances by far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon and also reflected simmering anger over U.S. military and trade influence in Europe — a theme echoed in speeches condemning Washington's role in global instability. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te cited new U.S. tariffs under Trump as he promoted a sweeping economic package aimed at shoring up jobs and industry. In the Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that 'tariff wars and policies of Trump' threatened local industries and people's livelihoods. In Japan, Trump's image loomed over the day — quite literally — as a truck in the Tokyo march carried a doll made to resemble him. Demonstrators there called for higher wages, gender equality, healthcare, disaster relief, a ceasefire in Gaza, and an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 'For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognized,' said Junko Kuramochi, a member of a mothers' group in Tokyo. Tadashi Ito, a union construction worker, said he feared the rising cost of imported raw materials. 'Everybody is fighting over work, and so the contracts tend to go where the wages are cheapest,' he said. 'We think peace comes first. And we hope Trump will eradicate conflict and inequalities.' Under overcast skies in Taipei, about 2,500 union members marched from the presidential office, representing sectors from fisheries to telecommunications. Protesters warned that Trump's tariffs could lead to job losses. 'This is why we hope the government can propose plans to protect the rights of laborers,' said union leader Carlos Wang. An autoworkers' union carried a cutout car topped with a photo of Trump. President Lai said his administration had submitted a 410-billion New Taiwan dollar ($12.8-billion) bill to support local industry and shield the economy from global shocks. In Manila, thousands of Filipino workers rallied near the presidential palace, where police blocked access with barricades. Protesters demanded wage hikes and stronger protections for local jobs and small businesses. In Jakarta, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressed a cheering crowd at the National Monument Park. 'The government that I lead will work as hard as possible to eliminate poverty from Indonesia,' he said. Roughly 200,000 workers were expected to take part in May Day rallies across Southeast Asia's largest economy, according to Said Iqbal, president of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions. Their demands included wage increases, an end to outsourcing, and stronger protections for both domestic and migrant laborers. In Turkey, May Day served as a platform not only for labor rights but for broader calls to uphold democratic values. Tens of thousands gathered on Istanbul's Asian shore in Kadikoy for a rally, some railing against the jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. His imprisonment in March sparked the country's largest protests in more than a decade. Authorities blocked access to central Istanbul and shut down transit lines. A law association said that more than 400 protesters were arrested before midday near Taksim Square including lawyers trying to follow the detentions. Los Angeles is expected to host one of the world's largest May Day events this year — just days after Trump passed the 100-day mark of his return to office. Organizers say the protests reflect mounting frustration with policies they see as favoring tycoons over workers and corporations over communities. While the demonstrations focus on labor rights, many also took aim at the administration's efforts to weaken unions, reduce the federal workforce, and curb protections for immigrants. Across the country, hundreds of rallies were planned by labor unions, student groups and grassroots coalitions, echoing a broader call to prioritize public services over private profits and working families over wealthy elites. A banner at the L.A. march summarized the day's theme: 'One Struggle, One Fight — Workers Unite!' 'We're bringing the fight to the billionaires and politicians who are trying to divide us with fear and lies. We know the truth — an attack on immigrant workers is an attack on all workers,' said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents 2 million workers. Adamson and Kageyama write for the Associated Press. Kageyama reported from Tokyo. AP journalists Nicolas Garriga and Masha Macpherson in Paris, Jamey Keaten in Geneva, Joeal Calupitan in Manila, Andrew Wilks in Istanbul, Niniek Karmini in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sophia Tareen in Chicago and Taijing Wu in Taipei, Taiwan, contributed to this report.
Chicago Tribune
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
From Tokyo to Turin to LA, President Donald Trump's policies loom over May Day marches
PARIS — French union leaders condemned the 'Trumpization' of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president through the streets of Turin. Across continents, tens of thousands turned out for Thursday's rallies marking International Workers' Day, many citing President Donald Trump's agenda — from aggressive tariffs spurring fears of global economic turmoil to immigration crackdowns — as a central concern. In the United States, organizers said this year's protests aimed to push back against efforts to roll back protections for immigrants, federal workers and diversity initiatives. In Germany, union leaders warned that extended workdays and rising anti-immigrant sentiment were dismantling labor protections. And in Bern, Switzerland, thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics. In Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te referenced new U.S. tariffs under Trump as he promoted a proposed spending bill aimed at stabilizing the job market and supporting livelihoods. In the Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that 'tariff wars and policies of Trump' threatened local industries. In Japan, Trump's image loomed over the day quite literally, as a truck in the Tokyo march carried a doll made to resemble him. There, participants' demands ranged from higher wages and gender equality to health care, disaster relief, a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 'For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognized,' said Junko Kuramochi, a member of a mothers' group in Tokyo. Tadashi Ito, a union construction worker, said he worried about rising prices for imported raw materials. 'Everybody is fighting over work and so the contracts tend to go where the wages are cheapest,' he said. 'We think peace comes first. And we hope Trump will eradicate conflict and inequalities.' Worries about Trump's tariffs Under overcast skies in Taipei, about 2,500 Taiwanese union members began a march at the presidential office, representing sectors from fisheries to telecommunications. Protesters warned that Trump's tariffs could cost jobs. 'This is why we hope that the government can propose plans to protect the rights of laborers,' said union leader Carlos Wang. An autoworkers' union carried a cutout car topped with a photo of Trump. President Lai said on Facebook that his government had submitted a 410 billion New Taiwan dollar ($12.8 billion) bill to support industry and stabilize the job market. In Manila, thousands of Filipino workers marched near the presidential palace, where police blocked access with barricades. Protesters demanded higher wages and stronger protections for local jobs and businesses. In Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto greeted thousands of workers who cheered him in Jakarta's National Monument Park. 'The government that I lead will work as hard as possible to eliminate poverty from Indonesia,' Subianto told the crowd. About 200,000 Indonesian workers were expected to take part in May Day marches across Southeast Asia's largest economy, according to Said Iqbal, president of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions. They are demanding an end to outsourcing rules, wage raises, and protection for domestic workers and migrant workers abroad, Iqbal said. Istanbul mayor's arrest in focus of protests in Turkey In Turkey, May Day served as a platform not only for labor rights but for broader calls to uphold democratic values. Tens of thousands of people gathered on Istanbul's Asian shore in Kadikoy for a rally, many railing against the jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. His imprisonment in March sparked the country's largest protests in more than a decade. Authorities blocked access to central Istanbul and shut down transit lines. A law association said that more than 400 protesters were arrested before midday near Taksim Square including lawyers trying to follow the detentions. A big rally planned in LA Los Angeles is expected to host one of the world's largest May Day events this year — just days after Trump passed the 100-day mark of his return to office. Organizers say the protests reflect mounting frustration with policies they see as favoring tycoons over workers and corporations over communities. While the demonstrations focus on labor rights, many also took aim at the administration's efforts to weaken unions, reduce the federal workforce, and curb protections for immigrants. Across the country, hundreds of rallies were planned by labor unions, student groups and grassroots coalitions, echoing a broader call to prioritize public services over private profits and working families over wealthy elites. A banner at the LA march summarized the day's theme: 'One Struggle, One Fight — Workers Unite!' 'We're bringing the fight to the billionaires and politicians who are trying to divide us with fear and lies. We know the truth — an attack on immigrant workers is an attack on all workers,' said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents 2 million workers. Originally Published: May 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM CDT
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
May Day rallies worldwide targets US President Donald Trump over his tariff policies
Snapshot of massive protests on May Day targeting Trump administration's tariff policy (Image: AP) From Tokyo to Turin, and Taipei to Paris, thousands took to the streets on May Day to express their anger over the US President Donald Trump 's aggressive tariff policies and the growing fears of global economic turmoil. What began as annual rallies for labor rights transformed into a broader wave of protest. The union leaders of France, condemned the 'Trumpization' of world politics. Italy saw protesters parading a puppet of the American president through the streets of Turin. The unionists in Germany have cautioned that extended workdays and opposing immigration policies can threaten the labourers' rights. May Day, also known as International Workers' Day or Labor Day is celebrated to commemorate the struggles and achievements of workers and the labor movement across the world. The day is witnessed with several rallies across the United States and several States including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. Trump's agenda is viewed as a source of concern in many countries. In the United States, organizers stated that this year's May Day celebrations aim to oppose Trump's policies targeting immigrants, federal workers, and diversity initiatives. In Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that 'tariff wars and policies of Trump' can threaten the local industries. In Japan, Donald Trump's image made a striking appearance during May Day demonstrations, with a Tokyo parade truck displaying a large doll resembling the US president. Protesters voiced a wide array of demands, including higher wages, gender equality, improved healthcare, disaster relief, a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Enhance Your Hotel's Image with Mats Avidaze Pty Ltd Learn More Undo 'For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognized,' said Junko Kuramochi, a member of a mothers' group in Tokyo. Tadashi Ito, a union construction worker, said he is worried about the rising prices of imported raw materials. 'Everybody is fighting over work and so the contracts tend to go where the wages are cheapest,' he said. 'We think peace comes first. And we hope Trump will eradicate conflict and inequalities.' Concerns regarding Trump's tariffs: About 2,500 Taiwanese union members, from sectors ranging from fisheries to telecommunications, began a march outside the presidential office in Taipei. Protesters warned that Trump's tariffs could cost them their jobs. 'This is why we hope that the government can propose plans to protect the rights of laborers,' said union leader Carlos Wang. An autoworkers' union carried a cutout of a car topped with a photo of Trump. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te responded to backlashes on Facebook stating that his government had already proposed a 410 billion New Taiwan dollar ($12.8 billion) bill to support the industry and stabilize the job market. In Manila, thousands of Filipino workers marched near the presidential palace, where police blocked access with barricades. Protesters demanded higher wages and stronger protections for local jobs and businesses. In Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto addressed thousands of cheering workers at Jakarta's National Monument Park. 'The government that I lead will work as hard as possible to eliminate poverty from Indonesia,' Subianto told the crowd. According to Said Iqbal, president of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions, about 200,000 Indonesian workers were expected to take part in May Day parades across the country. They are demanding a rise in wages and protection for domestic and migrant workers abroad. Arrest of Istanbul mayor becomes a flashpoint in Turkey protests: In Turkey, May Day demonstrations extended beyond labor rights to broader demands for democracy, as protesters rallied against the recent jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. His March imprisonment caused public unrest. To curb the crowd, authorities blocked access to central Istanbul and suspended public transit routes. According to a law association, more than 200 people—including lawyers—were detained near Taksim Square by midday. A massive rally in LA: Los Angeles is expected to host one of the world's largest May Day events this year on the theme: 'One Struggle, One Fight — Workers Unite!' 'We're bringing the fight to the billionaires and politicians who are trying to divide us with fear and lies. We know the truth — an attack on immigrant workers is an attack on all workers,' April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents 2 million workers, said in a statement.
