The parliamentary group of CHEGA in the Assembly of the Republic “will present a set of initiatives aimed at responding to the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, advocating for measures in the areas of migration policy and the cost of living.” Among the proposals is the suspension of the temporary entry of asylum applications from countries directly affected by the conflict, such as Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.”
According to Deputy Francisco Gomes, elected by CHEGA in the Madeira circle, “the growing instability in that region may generate new migratory pressures on Europe, which is why he considers preventive action is needed to avoid a crisis similar to that recorded in the last decade.”
“Europe cannot keep repeating the same mistakes. When there is no control, the consequences fall on the public services, security, and social stability. Therefore, I need to act responsibly before the situation gets out of control,” he said.
Francisco Gomes underlined that “the measure proposal provides for exceptions for absolutely unavoidable humanitarian cases, namely situations of political persecution or serious personal risk, but argued that the strengthening of control is essential to prevent the entry of individuals linked to terrorist organisations.”
The deputy also explained that “CHEGA will propose economic measures aimed at protecting the Portuguese from the foreseeable increase in the cost of energy and inflation.” Among these measures, he reveals, “is the reintroduction of a temporary mechanism to reduce the tax on petroleum products, aimed at mitigating the impact of the increase in the price of oil on consumers.”
“When energy prices skyrocket, those who always foot the bill are families and companies. The State has a duty to use all the fiscal instruments at its disposal to alleviate that impact, and protect those who work,” he says.
The party will also defend the VAT exemption on essential food items, considering that the increase in the cost of living requires an immediate response to protect the purchasing power of Portuguese families.
“If nothing is done, the country risks facing a new wave of inflation in essential goods and fuels. The government must act quickly and courageously, because those who suffer from rising prices are always the Portuguese”, he says.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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