Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of national election
Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro said the center-right government will issue approximately 18,000 notifications to people in the country illegally to leave.
Summary: Portugal is asking illegals to leave. First 4500 of 18k within the next 20 days. Election will be held on 18 May.
To me, this seems like a page from U.S. politics: take a meaningless action to make it appear like you're doing something important for the country.