President Guarantees: Cable Car Project Will Move Forward
Madeira’s president has guaranteed he will move forward with the disputed Curral das Freiras cable car project.
Times of Madeira | Politics
Madeira's political landscape has undergone significant changes over time. As an autonomous region of Portugal, Madeira has its own regional government and parliament, allowing for self-rule in many areas. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has traditionally dominated local politics, but in recent years, the Socialist Party (PS) and other smaller parties have gained influence, shaping policy in areas like tourism, economic development, and social welfare.
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€5,000 Monthly Stall Rents: Calls for Reform at Mercado dos Lavradores
Politics is now focusing on Mercado dos Lavradores, where it emerged that sellers pay up to €5,000 per month for stalls, leaving little room for fair pricing or honest practices.
Madeira Wants National TVDE Law to Change
Madeira’s next move in its effort to control TVDE businesses like Bolt or Uber: ammend national law.
Protest in Funchal Challenges Ban on TVDE Drivers
Ride-hailing drivers protested in Funchal after Madeira suspended new TVDE licenses to prevent competition, leaving €700 training wasted, drivers unable to work, and tensions running high.
Housing Crisis: Portugal Approves “Shock Policy”
The government announced a “shock policy” on housing, cutting VAT to 6% for construction, reducing income tax for moderate rentals, and increasing IMT for non-resident buyers. But will it be enough to tackle the housing crisis?
Government Says Madeira Has Capacity for More Tourism
Madeira’s government insists the island has capacity for more tourism, despite mounting concerns over traffic, housing shortages, and stress on fragile ecosystems.
50 Cars Honk Through Funchal in Labor Law Protest
Funchal streets erupted with horns from 50 cars on September 19 as unions protested the government’s controversial labor law reforms.
President Albuquerque Has No Hope for Firefighting Helicopter
While championing helicopter tourism in Madeira, President Albuquerque seems to have abandoned hope for a second firefighting helicopter from the Portuguese government.
Government Wants €5.5 Million Solar Park in Porto Santo
The government has suspended Porto Santo’s Master Plan for two years, allowing construction of a €5.5 million photovoltaic park to advance the island’s renewable energy goals.
Far Right Pushes Portugal to Stricter Migration Policies
Far right electoral gains have influenced Portugal’s minority government to tighten migration policies. The process affects political debate and prompts reconsideration of the country’s migration and citizenship rules.
TVDE Association Denounces Police Inaction and Licensing Delays
The Associação Nacional Movimento TVDE criticized Funchal police for allegedly dismissing a driver’s verbal assault complaint and condemned the suspension of new driver licensing.
