Portugal

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AIDA 2021 Update: Portugal | European Council on Refugees and ... (European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |)

While all Afghan applicants were recognised refugee status, for the applicants of the other two most represented nationalities only rejection decisions were ...

In July 2021, the Portuguese Government adopted the National Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination 2021-2025. The new referral mechanism aims to establish specific procedures, to reinforce cooperation and communication among professionals and to ensure respect for the best interests of the child. According to the information provided by UNHCR, 299 refugees were resettled to Portugal in the course of 2021.

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Portugal Postpones First Offshore Wind Auction, Doubles Capacity ... (Offshore WIND)

Portugal plans to hold its first offshore wind auction in 2023 with the aim of awarding between 6 GW and 8 GW of capacity, according to João Galamba, ...

The project features three MHI Vestas 8.4 MW turbines mounted on Principle Power’s semi-submersible floating foundations. Back in 2017, the Portuguese Government approved the Industrial Strategy for Ocean Renewable Energies (EI-ERO), with an aim of developing the country’s offshore wind potential, according to which the potential for offshore wind installation in Portugal is much more significant for floating turbines (40 GW), than for fixed ones (1.4 to 3.5 GW). Portugal plans to hold its first offshore wind auction in 2023 with the aim of awarding between 6 GW and 8 GW of capacity, according to João Galamba, the country’s Secretary of State for Energy.

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