Latest news and stories about regional autonomy in Portugal for expats and residents.
Rubina Leal argued that accepting the values of April also means accepting the self-determination of the regions.
Miguel Albuquerque admits that PSD Madeira deputies in the Assembly of the Republic may become independent if national representatives continue to ignore Madeira's interests.
The president of the Regional Government of Madeira warns Lisbon that he will continue to put the region's interests ahead of political parties.
José Manuel Bolieiro believes that the region should participate in agreement negotiations and derive a fair benefit from them.
The regional secretary for the Economy considers that Madeira's “large exclusive economic zone” constitutes a “natural wealth of the region” that is yet to be investigated and explored.
This controversy, which is affecting citizens' lives, could act as a catalyst for the longstanding debate around regional autonomy and its repercussions.
The PS secretary-general said that changes to the Social Mobility Allowance constitute the 'most blatant attack since 1976 on the autonomy of the powers of the autonomous regions'.
Marques Mendes wants closer ties between mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions. He proposes that the President of the Republic meet with the autonomous regions every three months to improve relations.
Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes warned today that the Portuguese State is “still very centralised” and again promised to establish regular meetings with the regional governments of the Azores and Madeira if elected.
