Iniciativa Liberal (IL) marked International Youth Day by highlighting the obstacles young people face in Madeira, while expressing confidence in the possibility of building a life on the island. IL argues that conditions must be created for staying in the region to be a choice, not a sacrifice.
The party identifies the loss of young population and difficulties in accessing housing, qualified employment, and building a life project as realities that need changing. 2025 data showed that young people under 15 represented 11.7% of the resident population, with around 6,000 individuals aged 16-34 being outside the labor market or training.
Gonçalo Maia Camelo, an IL deputy in the ALRAM, emphasized housing access as a significant barrier, with average sale prices at €3,762/m² and rentals at €16.2/m² in July 2026. IL also raises concerns about the tax burden and the sustainability of the pension system, questioning the dignity of future pensions for the current generation.
