Information: Carlos César says that Angela Merkel is unaware of the specific problems of outermost regions
Following the criticism made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel regarding the application of EU funds in Madeira, Carlos César considers that the chancellor "does not know what is important and what defines the islands' reality, which is the difficulty of achieving the same results with the same type of investment. There is a considerable difference between a central territory, such as German... more >>

Information: Carlos César wants to help business economy, but ensures that social support will not be neglected
The President of the Government said today that the investment in social protection will not be neglected, despite the need to award "high priority status to support business economy and employment as these sectors are currently facing several problems." Underlining that equal attention will be given to "to some aspects of budget management that prevent the Region from falling into bankruptcy as... more >>

Information: Carlos César: changing priorities is part of effective governance strategy
The President of the Government said today that "changing options and adapting to circumstances at every moment is part of a competent and effective governance strategy." Adding that "it not always possible, particularly during sudden economic and financial crisis, to maintain the same commitment schedule or even confirm its priority, Carlos César explained that he has often said that "not ... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that the investment in Armed Forces should be a priority in the Azores
Carlos César considers "important" that the headships and the political bodies of the military institution "regard the presence of armed forces in the region such as the Azores as a national goal and European goal in the context of international security." The President of the Government of the Azores spoke to journalists after receiving the Chief of Army Staff, General Artur Monteiro, at a... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that we do not have too many villages
The President of the Government defended today the idea that "villages are true infrastructures of democracy," conveying his opposition to the intention of extinguishing many of them Carlos César stated that "our participatory democracy is already so weakened that the destruction of these levels of democratic participation - where thousands of citizens provide their contribution to local deve... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that investing in fewer roads does not correspond to reduced investment
When presiding over the opening ceremony of the renewal works of Ramalho road section (regional road) between the city of Ponta Delgada and the village of Relva, Carlos César recalled the one thousand kilometres of roads that have been built or renewed since 1996 and added that by next year we will enter in maintenance phase of the road network. "This situation happens because the construct... more >>

Information: Carlos César congratulates Boa Viagem team
The President of the Government conveyed his satisfaction with the victory of Boa Viagem team at the "Taça Federação" (Federation Cup) of the Portuguese Woman's Basketball League. In a message addressed at Paulo Silva, Chairman of the Board of the Boa Viagem Youth Club, Terceira Island, Carlos César praised the athletes, coaching staff and club leaders for this achievement "w... more >>

Information: Carlos César underlines exemplary relation between the Azores and the Armed Forces in the national context
During the audience granted to the Azores Operational Commander, Lieutenant General Alfredo Cruz, for the exchange of farewell greetings this morning, the President of the Regional Government mentioned the exemplary relation between his Government and the Armed Forces. Carlos César even conveyed his belief that this relation "is exemplary in the national context, being a relation of mutual ... more >>

Information: Carlos César defends that the reorganisation of finance services should safeguard their mission in the Azores
The decision has not been taken yet by the Ministry of Finance, but the President of the Government considers that the reorganisation "is the intention that has been studied by national services and so it is natural that it will also be carried out" in the archipelago. For now, according to Carlos César, "the Directorate of Customs will be maintained as well as the Regional Directorate of F... more >>

Information: Carlos César praises farmers, but urges them to work harder
The President of the Government conveyed this afternoon his satisfaction with the strength of the agricultural sector in the Region, whose dairy production is the best in the country, but reminded that the end of the EU milk quota system will force farmers to a greater effort in order to boost their competitiveness. "We are the best in the country in the milk production sector, but we must work t... more >>