Bolieiro calls for "fair" European funding for the Azores

The President of the Azorean Government emphasizes the need for fair European funding to address the challenges faced by outermost regions. He critiques the initial proposal of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034, stating it falls short of expectations. José Manuel Bolieiro insists on the importance of respecting EU treaties that recognize the unique constraints of these regions. He advocates for the preservation of the POSEI program, which supports agriculture in outermost areas, and calls for its expansion to other strategic sectors. Bolieiro urges a coordinated stance from Portugal in EU negotiations to secure necessary resources for sustainable development in the Azores, highlighting their strategic importance to the EU.