Miguel Albuquerque, the leader of the PSD/Madeira, said on Saturday that investment in Porto Santo has passed 160 million euros. He made the claim at the party's regional council, held on the island for the first time.
Albuquerque listed economic growth, more public housing and a stronger regional Autonomy as his party's main priorities. He named two of the biggest challenges ahead: revising the Constitution and the Regional Finance Law. He also pointed to the need for EU funds suited to Madeira's needs in the next European financial framework.
PSD Holds First Regional Council in Porto Santo
The PSD/Madeira held its regional council in Porto Santo for the first time on 14 November 2026. Albuquerque used the occasion to stress the island's role in building Madeira's Autonomy, crediting its transformation to three generations of Social Democrats.
He pledged that the party will keep working with local structures to secure and strengthen Porto Santo's development.
Albuquerque Highlights New Health Unit Among Porto Santo Works
Albuquerque said the island has already drawn more than 160 million euros in investment. Among the works he highlighted was the construction of a new local Health Unit.
At this moment, the investment figures here in this land are already higher than 160 million euros.
Miguel Albuquerque, leader of the PSD/Madeira
Albuquerque Cites 66 Months of Consecutive Economic Growth
Albuquerque reviewed his government's record. He pointed to 66 consecutive months of economic growth in the region, which he said runs above the national and European average. He linked that growth to a gradual tax reduction for families and businesses.
He argued the growth means higher income for families, workers and companies. It also gives the government greater financial capacity to act in social areas.
Government Set to Deliver 820 Public Homes by Year's End
Public housing will remain a government priority, Albuquerque said, even after roughly 820 homes are delivered by the end of the year. He said the housing push does not clash with the economy, naming tourism and short-term rentals specifically.
He described those sectors as fundamental to job creation, to activity in the island's parishes and to the income of hundreds of families.
Albuquerque Touts 50 Years of PSD in Regional Power
Albuquerque also criticized the opposition, accusing it of a negative and fatalist view of the region's economic growth and of his government's record. He said it is increasingly necessary to clarify matters and demystify what he called demagoguery.
The PSD/M has been in power for 50 years because it has an enormous capacity for political combat, resilience and affirmation of its main lines of direction, and it is with that logic that we have to keep working, with firmness and conviction.
Miguel Albuquerque, leader of the PSD/Madeira
The PSD has governed Madeira since 1976. That run began under Alberto João Jardim, who led the party for 37 years before Albuquerque succeeded him.
Source: jm-madeira.pt
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