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“It is at times like these, when we have a favourable economic situation, that we should introduce points that safeguard our side,” stated the union coordinator.
The Left Bloc accuses the government of allowing the illegal use of Lajes Field.
Professor and expert on Lajes Field, Luís Andrade, analyses the latest movements at the Portuguese base after it received “killer drones” from the USA.
Fabian Figueiredo, a member of the Left Bloc, states that the American intervention in Iran violates international law.
The Government of the Azores stated that the region has been losing out on fair compensation for the United States' use of Lajes Field, though it deemed it 'imprudent' to revise the bilateral agreement in the current international climate. During a parliamentary debate, Vice-President Artur Lima argued that the base should serve both international security and the development of the Azores, criticizing successive Portuguese governments for failing to defend the region's interests. While the Chega party pushed for an immediate review of the agreement to secure real benefits, other parties expressed varying views on the timing and necessity of renegotiation, amidst heightened tensions following recent military actions in the Middle East.
A proposal from Chega deputies aims to conduct a strategic assessment of that air base.
