JPP Proposes Constitutional Reform to Enhance Madeira's Autonomy

In a significant political move, the Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party has put forward a proposal for constitutional reform aimed at strengthening the autonomous powers of Madeira and the Azores. This proposal was presented to presidential candidates António José Seguro and André Ventura, highlighting the need for a revision that acknowledges the unique status and needs of these regions.

The proposal, crafted by JPP within the framework of the Comissão Eventual para a Reforma do Sistema Político, seeks to address several key issues. Among these are the reinforcement of the political-administrative statute of Madeira, recognition of regional legislative acts as 'regional laws,' and the redefinition of Portugal as a 'unitary state with insular autonomy' to better reflect the country's geographical and political landscape.

• Strengthen the autonomous powers of Madeira and the Azores.
• Clarify the hierarchy of legal sources, especially as regional autonomies celebrate 50 years.
• Enhance the recognition of Madeira's and Azores' political-administrative statutes.
• Advocate for the appointment of regional judges to the Constitutional Court.
• Promote regional referendums and strengthen regional tax powers.

JPP argues that these changes are crucial to ensuring that Madeira and the Azores can effectively govern themselves and address local issues more autonomously. The party emphasizes the importance of these reforms in light of the regions' ultraperipheral status, which often leads to challenges in areas such as health care, and air and maritime mobility.

The proposal also highlights the need to reinforce the principle of territorial continuity. This is particularly pertinent given ongoing challenges in ensuring equal access to essential services and connectivity between the islands and mainland Portugal.

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