Miguel Castro Represents Chega Madeira at Atlantic Parliamentary Sessions
Madeira GuideMiguel Castro of Chega Madeira is participating in the Atlantic Parliamentary Sessions in Cape Verde, focusing on shared challenges among Macaronesian regions.
Miguel Castro, the parliamentary leader of Chega Madeira, is currently in Cape Verde attending the Atlantic Parliamentary Sessions. This forum brings together representatives from the four regions of Macaronesia: Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
The Atlantic Parliamentary Sessions are designed to foster the sharing of experiences and the coordination of common positions on the structural challenges affecting these Atlantic regions. These challenges include issues of insularity, the distance from decision-making centers, and economic, social, and environmental vulnerabilities.
Significance for Madeira
For Madeira, participation in such forums is crucial as it provides a platform to voice its unique challenges and collaborate with other regions facing similar issues. The sessions aim to develop strategies that can alleviate the common hurdles faced by these islands.
The participation of Miguel Castro underscores Chega Madeira's commitment to actively engage in dialogues that could lead to substantial benefits for the region. By addressing shared concerns, Madeira hopes to enhance its socio-economic resilience.
Background on Macaronesia
Macaronesia comprises a group of four volcanic archipelagos in the North Atlantic Ocean, close to Europe and Africa. These include the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), the Canary Islands (Spain), and Cape Verde. Despite their geographical separation, these regions share similar ecological, cultural, and economic challenges.
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