The document was approved by a majority, with 22 votes in favor from the PSD, two from the CDS-PP, and one from the PPM. It faced opposition from the BE, IL, and PAN, each casting one vote against, while abstentions included 22 from the PS and five from Chega.
At the beginning of today’s session, the Azorean investment plan for the next year was also approved in general by a majority, with the same voting distribution: 22 votes in favor from the PSD, two from the CDS-PP, and one from the PPM, opposed by the BE, IL, and PAN with one vote each against, and 22 abstentions from the PS and five from Chega.
The vote took place today in the plenary of the Legislative Assembly in Horta, Faial Island, following three days of discussion.
The investment plan for 2026 was debated in detail, with amendment proposals submitted by various parties, except the coalition PSD/CDS-PP/PPM and IL.
Following the Plan’s approval, the Budget presented by the regional executive of the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition, led by Social Democrat José Manuel Bolieiro, will be voted on.
The third Plans and Budgets of the legislature foresee a total public investment of 1.191 billion euros, including 990.9 million directly managed by the Regional Government, which highlighted the execution of community funds, particularly the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), as a “major goal.”
The Azores Parliament comprises 57 deputies: 23 from the PSD, 23 from the PS, five from Chega, two from the CDS-PP, and one each from IL, PAN, BE, and PPM.
