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The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida, called for the mobilization of local leaders to address the housing crisis in Portugal, highlighting that the lack of homes is due to the reduction in private construction and that, despite the forecast of 40,000 new homes by the end of the year, there is a need for 133,000. #Habitação #Urbanismo #Construção (translated)

“In this case, we are valuing the cultural action of the municipalities that can and should inspire other territories, as yet another stimulus to the creation, programming, and enjoyment of the populations.” According to the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, quoted in the statement, this initiative fits into the promotion of culture “as a factor of territorial cohesion”: “In this case, we are valuing the cultural action of the municipalities that can and should inspire other territories, as yet another stimulus to the creation, programming, and enjoyment of the populations.” #Cultura #PoderLocal #PlanoNacionalDasArtes (translated)

Agriculture is strategic and structural. José Manuel Fernandes accused the previous PS Government of having forgotten agriculture in the regional operational programs, emphasizing that the current ministers of Agriculture, Territorial Cohesion, Economy, and Environment "are working together." #Agricultura #Alentejo #FundosEuropeus (translated)

The author wrote that the meeting of the "Friends of Cohesion", held in preparation for an important debate at the European Council regarding the next budget of the Union, confirmed the unity around four principles. Among the points mentioned were an ambitious European budget and the protection of funding for agricultural policy. #OrçamentoEuropeu #PolíticasAgrícolas #UniãoEuropeia #PT #EU (translated)

Eurodeputy Carla Tavares warned about the critical nature of the negotiations for the EU budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing that the proposal of the Irish presidency is far from the expectations of the parliament and does not adequately address support for ultra-peripheral regions like the Azores and Madeira. #UniãoEuropeia #OrçamentoUE #Coesão (translated)

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The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, stated in Vila Real that a country that devalues its interior impoverishes itself, highlighting the importance of culture to give visibility to the territories and strengthen national cohesion. #Cultura #Interior #Coesão (translated)

A delegation from the Economics and Territorial Cohesion Commission of Portugal is on a ten-day visit to the United States, passing through three cities, with the goal of promoting economic diplomacy and establishing contacts in technology and innovation sectors, which has raised questions about the costs and the agenda of the trip. #DiplomaciaEconómica #InteligênciaArtificial #ViagemParlamentar (translated)

In turn, the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, argued that the forum will create a space for regular dialogue between Portuguese and American companies, promote new partnerships, and identify cooperation opportunities in areas relevant to economic growth. #FórumEmpresarial #RelaçõesComerciais #InvestimentoPortugal (translated)

Miguel Albuquerque, president of the Government of Madeira, stated that the fundamental claims of the region, including 79.69 million euros to compensate for the absence of the cohesion fund and 82 million for health expenses, are included in the proposed State Budget for 2027. #Orçamento2027 #Madeira #Economia (translated)

The author stated that the Summit of Southern European countries had confirmed the union around common priorities, including an ambitious European budget that would protect agricultural and cohesion policies and promote the competitiveness of the economy, as well as strengthen the partnership with Mediterranean countries. #UniãoEuropeia #OrçamentoEuropeu #Mediterâneo #PT #EU #MT #GR #ES #IT (translated)

"The Portuguese contribution to the Union budget is higher than that of all the frugal countries (except Austria), if we analyze it (as it should be, especially in a single market) in proportion to each one's GDP. I say one simple thing to all: giving 10 out of 100 is much more than giving 50 out of 1000. If we are not able to solve the concrete problems of people, we open space for the growth of demagoguery, populism, and extremism. That is why our response cannot be merely technocratic and rhetorical. It has to be political." In this context, Luís Montenegro did not fail to respond directly to the frugal countries: "The Portuguese contribution to the Union budget is higher than that of all the frugal countries (except Austria), if we analyze it (as it should be, especially in a single market) in proportion to each one's GDP. I say one simple thing to all: giving 10 out of 100 is much more than giving 50 out of 1000. If we are not able to solve the concrete problems of people, we open space for the growth of demagoguery, populism, and extremism. That is why our response cannot be merely technocratic and rhetorical. It has to be political." #Portugal #UniãoEuropeia #Coesão (translated)

Luís Montenegro, in the European Parliament, defended Portugal's progress and called for more EU support for Cohesion and Housing, rejecting begging and challenging frugal countries to recognize the value of work and investment in European solidarity. #Portugal #UniãoEuropeia #Coesão (translated)

In 2026, when the first proposal for the European budget for 2028-2034 was made known, José Manuel Fernandes, Minister of Agriculture, estimated that the Portuguese state would suffer a loss of around seven billion euros in cohesion and agriculture policies for Portugal. #Coesão #OrçamentoEuropeu #UniãoEuropeia (translated)

Luis Montenegro is working to avoid significant cuts in European funds destined for Portugal, articulating an alliance with António Costa and other leaders from the South, in a Europe marked by tensions between the northern and southern countries regarding the community budget. #Coesão #OrçamentoEuropeu #UniãoEuropeia (translated)