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Maria Inês Branquinho da Costa Neves assumes legal advisory duties in the Office of the President of the Regional Government starting May 1st.
Through Order no. 188/2026, the President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Filipe Machado de Albuquerque, appointed Maria Inês Branquinho da Costa Neves to the position of Specialist Technician in his Office.
The new advisor, who holds a law degree and a postgraduate degree in Foreigners and Nationality Law, will provide specialized legal support to the Presidency. The appointment, which takes effect on May 1, 2026, aims to strengthen the Office's responsiveness in matters of public procurement, migration, and cross-cutting legal support.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has simplified obligations and adjusted the reduction and exclusion regime for Local Action Groups under sub-measure 19.4.
Ordinance no. 246/2026 approves the new core structure of the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRA), creating new organic units to optimize support for the sector.
Resolution no. 576/2026 grants powers to the Regional Secretary of Equipment and Infrastructure to represent the Region in the Vialitoral company.