This issue is part of a broader discussion in Portugal regarding immigration and crime, which often sees conflicting narratives between public perception and official statistics. Here’s a breakdown of what the information available suggests: Public Perception vs. Statistics: While some media and public discourse in Portugal, including Madeira, link an increase in crime to immigration,Continue reading “The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. Increasing levels of crime, and more serious crime problems, such as drug trafficking.”
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The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. The employment of immigrants in precious jobs opportunities. This allegedly leading to increasing emigration of Madeirans to find work away from home. Also there is a wide perception that high immigration puts a downward pressure on wage structures for local people.
This has the origin of Fransisco Gomes of the extreme right political party, Chega, although often mentioned in social media too. Madeira is in a golden age of employment. Unemployment is at its lowest level for many years, and continuing to decline. The difficulty in filling vacancies has seen employers searching for staff overseas forContinue reading “The matters at the heart of widening divisions between Madeirans and immigrants. The employment of immigrants in precious jobs opportunities. This allegedly leading to increasing emigration of Madeirans to find work away from home. Also there is a wide perception that high immigration puts a downward pressure on wage structures for local people.”
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.”
Healing Madeira 