Miguel Albuquerque's Future Strategies Amidst Government Collapse: What Lies Ahead for Madeira?

Future Plans Amidst Uncertainty

Miguel Albuquerque is already looking towards the future as he prepares for the impending collapse of his government next Tuesday. In this context, he is urging Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to schedule "regional elections as soon as possible."

Uncertain Electoral Strategy

The leader of PSD-M has not yet disclosed his electoral or campaign strategy. He is contemplating whether to form a pre-electoral coalition with the CDS, as has been done in previous elections, or if the PSD-M will go solo at the polls. Should he fail to secure an absolute majority, he may consider forming parliamentary agreements after the election. However, Albuquerque remains tight-lipped about his next moves.

Elections Are Inevitable

During the inauguration of a service station in the Caniço parish, Albuquerque stated, "We are not afraid to go to elections, and we will head to the polls." He emphasized the importance of minimizing the gap between the government's fall and the election date, as a prolonged delay could harm the economic fabric of the region.

Caution in Candidate Selection

Albuquerque warned that it is premature to finalize the names for the candidate list. He also mentioned that maintaining the same individuals in government roles, especially those who are currently under investigation, could be problematic.