Miguel Albuquerque Warns of Economic Challenges Ahead as Opposition Rejects Regional Budget

A Complicated Situation Ahead

The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, attended the opening of the 9th edition of the 'Christmas Tables of Bordal' and once again warned the public about the "very complicated situation" expected at the beginning of the year. This situation arises from the opposition's rejection of the 2025 Regional Budget.

Albuquerque accused the opposition parties of contributing to the economic paralysis, citing examples of projects and progress that will suffer as a result. He emphasized, "Do people have any idea what it's like to work with duodecimals? It’s catastrophic in terms of market confidence."

When asked if he hopes to return as the head of the Executive for next year's exhibition, he replied, "I will do my best to make it happen, but it does not depend on me; it depends on the people." He urged citizens to be aware of the seriousness of the situation.

Regarding the opposition's movements, particularly the PS party's attempt to form a pre-electoral agreement with other parties, Albuquerque described it as an "authentic joke" and assured that the PSD-Madeira party, which he leads, is already preparing for the next electoral event, stating, "it’s to win."

For the ninth year, Bordal, in collaboration with the Municipality of Funchal, recreates the Christmas spirit through its exhibition of Christmas tables, where Madeira Embroidery takes center stage. Albuquerque expressed his joy over the creativity, innovation, and respect for tradition displayed in the exhibition.

The event features contributions from six hotels and two associations, bringing the exhibition spaces to life with the collaboration of eight renowned designers and creative teams, including Lília and João Paulo Gomes, Carlos Manuel Ramos, Graça Reis, and others. “Each table will be a unique expression of its authors' talent, showcasing the versatility of Madeira Embroidery in modern and sophisticated decorative compositions,” noted Bordal in a press release.