PS Açores questions Government about SAFE investments

The PS Açores party has requested clarification from the Regional Government regarding efforts made to ensure the Azores' inclusion in the EU SAFE program for defense and security investments. The SAFE program aims to enhance member states' defense capabilities through loans, with Portugal approved for a loan of up to €5.84 billion. The PS Açores seeks details on potential projects related to the Lajes Base, funding amounts, and execution timelines. Berto Messias, the party's parliamentary leader, emphasizes the strategic importance of the Azores in the Atlantic and advocates for concrete investments to bolster national defense and create economic opportunities. He stresses the need for local companies and institutions to participate in these projects and urges the Regional Government to actively defend the Azores' interests with the national government.