Madeiran Deputy Travels to Brussels over Mobility Dispute
Madeira GuideFilipe Sousa, a deputy from Madeira, is set to visit Brussels to contest a new mobility model between the islands and mainland Portugal, citing territorial continuity concerns.
Filipe Sousa, the sole deputy from the Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) party, is scheduled to visit Brussels this weekend to voice his opposition to a new mobility model affecting Madeira and mainland Portugal. Sousa argues that this model violates the principle of territorial continuity, a critical issue for Madeira's residents.
The trip, taking place from Friday to Sunday, was prompted by a 2025 report submitted to the European Commission highlighting air travel difficulties faced by island residents. This initiative has led to an invitation from the European party Volt to meet with MEPs in Brussels.
Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, relies heavily on air travel to maintain connections with the mainland. The mobility model in question is seen by Sousa as detrimental to the region's economic and social well-being.
The concept of territorial continuity is crucial for island regions like Madeira, ensuring that residents have similar access to services and opportunities as those on the mainland. Sousa's efforts aim to bring attention to what he perceives as neglect by the Portuguese state.
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