Portugal is a popular destination for young foreign workers, particularly US expats with its tax incentives, lower rental prices and good weather. For young Portuguese though, it’s a different story. According to The Emigration Observatory, around 30% of Portuguese 15- to 39-year-olds are currently living abroad, with many leaving for better jobs and higher wages. The Portuguese government has proposed a multimillion-dollar tax scheme to try and stem the flow of emigration abroad. The World’s Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.
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