Europe – Healing Madeira

The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. Growing inflation for all basic needs, and in local shops and businesses.

As increasing house prices and rent were discussed in yesterday’s blog. Here is the AI response to the following question. Q1: In Madeira locals accuse immigrants of being responsible for higher inflation. Ignoring housing inflation, is there any connection between higher prices in shops and businesses due to immigration? A1: The relationship between immigration andContinue reading “The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. Growing inflation for all basic needs, and in local shops and businesses.”

Racism in Europe

https://orda.shef.ac.uk/articles/figure/European_map_of_Implicit_Racial_Bias/4750588 This was produced by Sheffield University in England in 2017. The study and analysis methods are available from the URL above. The more red, the worse the racism is … in the simplest terms. Portugal is like a red wine stain, Madeira is likely to be even worse. Even many mainland portuguese visitors orContinue reading “Racism in Europe”

Yesterday’s election results for Portugal and Madeira Island

Starting with the national situation (AI assisted): * Democratic Alliance (AD): * Led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, the center-right AD won the election. * They secured approximately 32.7% of the vote. * They gained 89 seats in the 230-seat parliament. * This represents an increase in seats compared to the 2024 election. * SocialistContinue reading “Yesterday’s election results for Portugal and Madeira Island”

This page outlines what AI found regarding matters of immigration, emigration, free movement, and residency and other rights as defined by the Portuguese Constitution, EU law (enshrined in Portuguese law), and Schengen rights.

Not really interesting reading, but included here because this information is crucial to prove and defend the rights of those entitled to enjoy the benefits of EU membership, in other member states. These are are not the complete laws that cover individuals rights and duties, but do provide references to research further information. These willContinue reading “This page outlines what AI found regarding matters of immigration, emigration, free movement, and residency and other rights as defined by the Portuguese Constitution, EU law (enshrined in Portuguese law), and Schengen rights.”