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The Regional Government Council has appointed representatives of Madeiran communities in eleven countries and regions to the Madeiran Diaspora Council.
The Regional Government of Madeira has appointed the members of the Madeiran Diaspora Council, a consultative body aimed at ensuring the active involvement of Madeiran communities spread across the world in defining regional migration policy. The appointment was made through Resolution of the Regional Government Council No. 728/2026, of July 11.
The Madeiran Diaspora Council is composed of full councillors designated to represent the communities in various geographical zones. The Regional Directorate for Communities and External Cooperation was mandated to ensure logistical support for the Council's meetings.
The appointed councillors, by geographical area, are as follows:
The resolution also determines that expenses for logistical support have a specific budgetary allocation in the Regional Secretariat for Finance.
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira approved its report and management accounts for the 2024 financial year. The resolution was adopted at a plenary session on 14 October 2026.
The Regional Government has authorized the allocation, between 2026 and 2031, of costs for a lease intended to house public services in Marina Forum, Funchal. The total amount is €210,000, exempt from VAT.
The Regional Roads Directorate will now have heads for its Technical Coordination and Specialties, Conservation and Maintenance, and Payroll Processing and Management divisions. The three appointments are for one-year service commissions and take effect on 12 October 2026.