Portugal remains the second best country in the world at receiving and integrating immigrants into society, according to the leading international study in the field, known as MIPEX, which in its latest edition shows that despite the crisis the country managed to increase its points total.

Among the 167 factors analysed, access to healthcare, education and permanent housing stand out as less positive in Portugal, while employment, action against discrimination, the process of gaining nationality and the reuniting of families gain the most post.

According to the study, Portugal is the southern European country best at fighting discrimination and promoting quality.

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