José Luís Carneiro held the Portuguese right responsible for creating what he considered to be a "mystification of open borders," classifying this narrative as a "fallacy." His statements arise in the context of a political debate on migration and border policies.
The government official argued that this "mystification" was strategically constructed by the right for political purposes. The criticism comes at a time when issues related to immigration and border control have taken center stage in Portuguese political discourse.
José Luís Carneiro also referred to the composition of the current Government, noting that the right came to power with the support of the far-right. This reference indicates his position on the nature of the alliance supporting the executive.
The government official's statements are part of an exchange of arguments between different political forces on the management of migration and asylum policies in Portugal.
