This blog has already covered the benefits at a macro level for Portugal and Madeira. Such as strengthening a weak demographic situation due to an aging population and low birth rates. Supplementing local manpower shortages, both skilled and unskilled. Making a huge contribution to social security income, and taking comparatively little money out …. andContinue reading “What are the Madeirans gaining or losing as a result of the deep divide between them and legal immigrants?”
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The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. The strain that immigration is putting on government provided services. Particularly those in the health service, education, and social security.
Before any analysis of any particular government service and the response to any strain or shortfall in services, the following should be taken into account. So, in no particular order, the state provided services considered here are: A. Serviço Regional de Saúde (SRS). While immigrants do contribute significantly to the Portuguese economy and their overallContinue reading “The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. The strain that immigration is putting on government provided services. Particularly those in the health service, education, and social security.”
Healing Madeira 