Information: Regional Government reiterates position on EU Financial Framework in letter sent to the National Government
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated today, in a letter sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (MNE), the position of the Regional Government on the European Commission's proposals for the 2021/2027 Multiannual Financial Framework with a view to the Council European scheduled for July 17 and 18. Rui Bettencourt stressed the Regional Government's &... more >>

Information: Regional Government attentive to European Council meetings on new Financial Framework
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores should receive about 51 million Euros from the European Union's specific allocation for Outermost Regions under the Cohesion policy and the new Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021/2027. Rui Bettencourt spoke to journalists at the end of a hearing at the Committee on Economic Aff... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt advocates strengthening of regions' contribution to the future of post-pandemic Europe
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations defended today that the rebirth of the European Union involves greater solidarity between Member States and the revival of the Europe of Regions. "The Azores defend that there are two issues, i.e., two new realities that the pandemic has revealed," said Rui Bettencourt, who spoke at the end of a meeting of the Commission f... more >>

Information: Regional Government follows negotiations on the EU budget "with utmost attention"
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations assured that the Regional Government is "following with utmost attention" the negotiations taking place between the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission on the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027 and the EU approach to combating the economic and social impact of COVID-19. "The dec... more >>

Information: Unity of Azoreans in the world is exemplary, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the “spirit of unity” that Azoreans from the archipelago and the Diaspora communities have shown in face of the difficulties arising during the COVID-19 pandemic. "You have played a very important role in uniting and facing the difficulties of your communities and those of the Azorean ... more >>

Information: Regional Government monitors situation of 15 Azoreans held in Nice, coming from Australia, and supports their return to Portugal
The Regional Government, through the Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, has been in contact since Sunday, March 22, with a group of 15 Azoreans held at the Nice Airport in France by notification from the Australian Health services over quarantine requirement. In order to better combine the different solutions for a quick return to Portugal, the Regional Govern... more >>

Information: Regional Government monitors situation of Azorean Erasmus students in conjunction with the University of the Azores
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations spoke early this morning, after a conference with the Dean of the University of the Azores, ensuring that the Government is fully “available” to assist in the repatriation process of young Azoreans enrolled in the Erasmus programme who are currently held in the countries where they were studying. According to him... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights potential of the Azores in the construction of the European Union
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted at the College of Europe in Bruges the importance of the Azores in the European Union, mentioning their potential and young people's role in the construction of Europe. “It was interesting to convey to these young people from various European countries and future leaders of the European Union that the Az... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt highlights widespread movement in support of Cohesion Policy and Outermost Regions
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted in Saint-Martin the increasingly widespread movement in support of the Cohesion Policy and the Outermost Regions. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the Partnership Session of the 24th Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions (CPOR), considering that this is “something new” in the history of Outermost... more >>

Information: Rui Bettencourt considers this is the moment of firmness, alliance and confidence in the defence of Outermost Regions
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated in Saint-Martin the Regional Government's position in defence of the 2021-2027 Financial Framework and Territorial Cooperation for the Outermost Regions. "Reality tells us that this is the moment of firmness, alliance and confidence," said Rui Bettencourt, who spoke on behalf of the President of the Government a... more >>