The debate extends over three days, culminating in a comprehensive vote.
The Regional Budget for 2026 (OR2026) is 204 million euros lower than the current year’s budget, with the Plan and Program for Investments and Development Expenses of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (PIDDAR-RAM) being 42 million euros less.
The Madeira executive estimates to collect 1,346.3 million euros in tax revenue, alongside 556.1 million euros from state, European Union, and Social Security Budget transfers, 269.7 million in financial liabilities, and 157.1 million from other revenues, according to the 2026 proposals.
The proposals were presented by the regional secretary of Finance, Duarte Freitas, on November 24, following their submission to the president of the Madeira Legislative Assembly during a press conference in Funchal.
The official emphasized that the tax relief measures proposed by the Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP), particularly concerning IRS and IRC, will impact the regional budget by 222 million euros.
Among other measures, the Madeira executive plans to spend 62.8 million euros next year on the continued construction of the new Central and University Hospital.
In the health sector, notable is the Surgical Recovery and Special Access to Health Care program, with an estimated expenditure of approximately 11.8 million euros. The hospitalization program in psychiatric homes, addressing specific mental health and aging needs, is set at 22.5 million euros, while the implementation of the Integrated Continued Care Network, in the health component, accounts for 60 million euros.
