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Public Management graduate Jean Diego de Freitas takes over the direction of the new department at the Budget, Treasury and Finance Entity of the RAM.
Through Order No. 248/2026, from the Regional Secretariat of Finance, Jean Diego de Freitas was appointed to the position of Director of Services of the Public Revenue Control Department (DCR), integrated into the core structure of the Budget, Treasury and Finance Entity of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (EOTF).
The appointment, lasting one year, is based on the creation of the new core structure approved by Ordinance No. 210/2026, of May 15, and amended by Ordinance No. 229/2026, of June 3. The new director, who holds a degree in Public Management, has an extensive professional background in the budgetary and financial area of the regional administration.
The order takes effect on June 1, 2026, with the necessary budgetary provision for the exercise of the functions.
A correction notice amends the amount stated in the summary of an amendment to the Madeira Legislative Assembly's private budget. The correct figure is 52,000 euros, not 512,000 euros.
The Regional Government Council approved a proposal to change the income tax rates applicable to residents of the Region. The bill will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly of Madeira under an urgent procedure.
The Region has updated the unit rates of the tax on petroleum and energy products applicable to unleaded petrol, road diesel and coloured and marked diesel. The new rates take effect on 19 October 2026.