OE27. IL Madeira wants measures for housing

The Liberal Initiative of Madeira advocates for the 2027 Regional Budget to include measures for reducing the Fuel Products Tax and creating a public heritage conversion program for housing. Gonçalo Maia Camelo emphasized the importance of addressing housing and fuel prices, which impact the cost of living. He noted that budgets should focus on financial options rather than reforms, urging for a review of fuel taxation. Additionally, he highlighted the need for a comprehensive regional program to utilize unused public properties for housing. Concerns were also raised about the potential decline in tourism activity affecting the regional economy.