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The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has approved Resolution No. 20/2026/M, proposing the archipelago's integration as a strategic asset in the European defense architecture.
The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ALRAM) has approved, through Resolution No. 20/2026/M, a formal recommendation to the European Commission and the Government of the Portuguese Republic for Madeira to be recognized as a fundamental pillar in the security and defense of the European Union in the Atlantic.
The document emphasizes that, in a context of global geopolitical instability, Madeira's geographical location is no longer seen as an administrative periphery but as a structural asset. The resolution proposes four priority axes of action:
The Assembly clarifies that this position does not aim at the militarization of the territory, but rather at leveraging Madeira's positional advantage to attract investment, generate qualified employment, and contribute to European strategic autonomy.
A rectification declaration corrects an omission in a resolution concerning the Funchal Municipal Master Plan, specifying the maximum number of parking spaces for single-family homes.
A court ruling has determined that the collective agreement for the freight forwarding sector ceased to be in force in July 2016.
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved a bill to exempt artisanal spirits made from sugarcane from tax, equating them to the existing regime for fruit-based spirits.