Élvio Sousa, leader of the JPP party, questioned the current PSD/CDS Government's priorities in Madeira during a plenary session intervention. He accused the executive of focusing too much on the "internationalization of the Region" and "grand delusions," while thousands of families struggle with housing shortages, high inflation, and persistent living costs.
Sousa also criticized the CDS, stating the party has "sold itself to the enchantment of the palace" and ignored its electoral promises, such as lowering VAT and implementing a minimum wage of one thousand euros. According to the JPP, the Regional Government "continues on a path of overspending, class elitism, and princely expenses," turning autonomy into a benefit for a select few.
The JPP proposes priorities such as increased housing, reduced cost of living, lower VAT, and measures to curb inflation and transport costs. Sousa argues that Madeira's problem is not a lack of resources, but rather poor budgetary distribution and a lack of clear priorities to improve the lives of citizens and businesses.
