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Presidência do Governo Regional
Average payment period for suppliers continues to fall, whilst budget implementation improves compared with same period last year
Average payment period for suppliers continues to fall, whilst budget implementation improves compared with same period last year
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights "democratic maturity" and reiterates commitment to social dialogue in the Azores
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights "democratic maturity" and reiterates commitment to social dialogue in the Azores
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro defends “accessible and relatable culture” for people
José Manuel Bolieiro defends “accessible and relatable culture” for people
April 30, 2026
Average payment period for suppliers continues to fall, whilst budget implementation improves compared with same period last year
April 29, 2026
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights "democratic maturity" and reiterates commitment to social dialogue in the Azores
April 27, 2026
José Manuel Bolieiro defends “accessible and relatable culture” for people
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Nota de Imprensa
April 30, 2026
Average payment period for suppliers continues to fall, whilst budget implementation improves compared with same period last year
The average payment period to suppliers showed a further improvement in the first quarter of 2026, standing at 125 days. This figure represents an improvement on the 131 days registered in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the 140 days registered in the same period of 2025. This is a useful positive sign in terms of financial management; indeed, as regards direct regional administration, the average payment period to suppliers remained at just 40 days. There has also been an improvement in budget implementation compared with the same period last year. The Regional Government’s actual revenue stood at €356.6 million, representing an increase of €29.1 million compared with the same period in 2025. In turn, actual expenditure reached €473.3 million, corresponding to an increase of €20.6 million compared to March 2025. It is important to note that, despite the growth in actual expenditure, this increase is lower than that recorded in actual revenue, indicating a more favourable trend in the budget balance. The overall balance stood at -€103.7 million, representing an improvement compared with the same period in 2025, when a deficit of -€111.4 million was recorded. This development demonstrates a consistent effort towards fiscal consolidation, based on rigorous expenditure management and more efficient collection of public revenue. Particular mention should also be made regarding the implementation rate of EU funds by the Azorean Government, whose revenue amounted to €45.6 million in March 2026, compared with just €13.4 million in the same period of 2025. This development demonstrates a greater capacity to implement and use EU resources for the development of the Region.
April 30, 2026
Average payment period for suppliers continues to fall, whilst budget implementation improves compared with same period last year
The average payment period to suppliers showed a further improvement in the first quarter of 2026, standing at 125 days. This figure represents an improvement on the 131 days registered in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the 140 days registered in the same period of 2025. This is a useful positive sign in terms of financial management; indeed, as regards direct regional administration, the average payment period to suppliers remained at just 40 days. There has also been an improvement in budget implementation compared with the same period last year. The Regional Government’s actual revenue stood at €356.6 million, representing an increase of €29.1 million compared with the same period in 2025. In turn, actual expenditure reached €473.3 million, corresponding to an increase of €20.6 million compared to March 2025. It is important to note that, despite the growth in actual expenditure, this increase is lower than that recorded in actual revenue, indicating a more favourable trend in the budget balance. The overall balance stood at -€103.7 million, representing an improvement compared with the same period in 2025, when a deficit of -€111.4 million was recorded. This development demonstrates a consistent effort towards fiscal consolidation, based on rigorous expenditure management and more efficient collection of public revenue. Particular mention should also be made regarding the implementation rate of EU funds by the Azorean Government, whose revenue amounted to €45.6 million in March 2026, compared with just €13.4 million in the same period of 2025. This development demonstrates a greater capacity to implement and use EU resources for the development of the Region.
Nota de Imprensa
April 29, 2026
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights "democratic maturity" and reiterates commitment to social dialogue in the Azores
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the closing ceremony of the Meeting of Economic and Social Councils – 50 Years of Azorean Autonomy, which took place at Arquipélago – Contemporary Arts Centre in Ribeira Grande, delivering a message emphasising the “importance of social dialogue” and consensus-building in the Region. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted the symbolism of the moment, placing it in a particularly important year for the country. “2026 marks the anniversary of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, which established the democratic rule of law and consolidated the instruments of participation, social dialogue and the functioning of institutions,” he said. We are also marking the 50th anniversary of the political autonomy of the Azores and Madeira. In this regard, José Manuel Bolieiro considered “a good reason to value autonomy as a tool for the decentralisation of the State, the empowerment of island communities, and the development of policies tailored to the specific characteristics of the islands.” For the President of the Regional Government, this meeting was “timely, symbolic and conducive to social dialogue.” José Manuel Bolieiro recalled that he was the first secretary-general of the Azores Regional Council for Social Dialogue, emphasising his ongoing connection to this area. “I view social dialogue and the institutionalisation of consultation in the Azores with particular fondness. It was an important moment for strengthening representative institutions and establishing the autonomic society in its various dimensions,” he said. The President of the Regional Government also highlighted the 2023–2028 Strategic Partnership Agreement – Income, Sustainability and Growth, signed between the Government of the Azores and social partners, as a milestone in the practice of social dialogue. “It was the first agreement of its kind in the Region and a truly strategic document, which has influenced public policy through legislative, regulatory and governmental mechanisms, but also through the dynamics of the private sector,” he emphasised. For José Manuel Bolieiro, the results achieved demonstrate the value of collective commitment. “It is proof that it is worth investing in dialogue, negotiation and social consultation. It is through democratic humbleness that common solutions are found and intransigent positions are overcome,” he stated. The agreement would be revised in 2024, allowing new partners to join and broadening its scope. The President of the Regional Government also highlighted the political understanding reached with the opposition regarding the appointment of an independent figure to the Economic and Social Council of the Azores. In this regard, he emphasised that this was “a demonstration of democratic maturity that dignifies social partners and institutions.” Reflecting on the present, José Manuel Bolieiro expressed his “great satisfaction” with the level of development achieved. “Today, we have a Region with greater political maturity, more consistent dialogue, and a system of social consultation that works and delivers results,” he said, highlighting the role of the Economic and Social Council of the Azores and the Standing Committee on Social Consultation. José Manuel Bolieiro made a commitment for the future, pointing out the need to strengthen this model. “We want to build, as we move forward, legislative solutions that further enhance dialogue and social consultation in the Azores,” he said, defending the need to endow these structures with better conditions. “It is essential that they have the means to involve civil society in reflecting on the present and future of our economy, our environment, our culture and our identity, valuing, above all, participatory democracy,” he concluded. The session was attended by the President of the Economic and Social Council of the Azores, Piedade Lalanda, the President of the Economic and Social Council of Portugal, Luís Antunes, and the President of the Economic and Social Council of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, António Abreu.
April 29, 2026
José Manuel Bolieiro highlights "democratic maturity" and reiterates commitment to social dialogue in the Azores
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the closing ceremony of the Meeting of Economic and Social Councils – 50 Years of Azorean Autonomy, which took place at Arquipélago – Contemporary Arts Centre in Ribeira Grande, delivering a message emphasising the “importance of social dialogue” and consensus-building in the Region. The head of the Azorean Government highlighted the symbolism of the moment, placing it in a particularly important year for the country. “2026 marks the anniversary of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, which established the democratic rule of law and consolidated the instruments of participation, social dialogue and the functioning of institutions,” he said. We are also marking the 50th anniversary of the political autonomy of the Azores and Madeira. In this regard, José Manuel Bolieiro considered “a good reason to value autonomy as a tool for the decentralisation of the State, the empowerment of island communities, and the development of policies tailored to the specific characteristics of the islands.” For the President of the Regional Government, this meeting was “timely, symbolic and conducive to social dialogue.” José Manuel Bolieiro recalled that he was the first secretary-general of the Azores Regional Council for Social Dialogue, emphasising his ongoing connection to this area. “I view social dialogue and the institutionalisation of consultation in the Azores with particular fondness. It was an important moment for strengthening representative institutions and establishing the autonomic society in its various dimensions,” he said. The President of the Regional Government also highlighted the 2023–2028 Strategic Partnership Agreement – Income, Sustainability and Growth, signed between the Government of the Azores and social partners, as a milestone in the practice of social dialogue. “It was the first agreement of its kind in the Region and a truly strategic document, which has influenced public policy through legislative, regulatory and governmental mechanisms, but also through the dynamics of the private sector,” he emphasised. For José Manuel Bolieiro, the results achieved demonstrate the value of collective commitment. “It is proof that it is worth investing in dialogue, negotiation and social consultation. It is through democratic humbleness that common solutions are found and intransigent positions are overcome,” he stated. The agreement would be revised in 2024, allowing new partners to join and broadening its scope. The President of the Regional Government also highlighted the political understanding reached with the opposition regarding the appointment of an independent figure to the Economic and Social Council of the Azores. In this regard, he emphasised that this was “a demonstration of democratic maturity that dignifies social partners and institutions.” Reflecting on the present, José Manuel Bolieiro expressed his “great satisfaction” with the level of development achieved. “Today, we have a Region with greater political maturity, more consistent dialogue, and a system of social consultation that works and delivers results,” he said, highlighting the role of the Economic and Social Council of the Azores and the Standing Committee on Social Consultation. José Manuel Bolieiro made a commitment for the future, pointing out the need to strengthen this model. “We want to build, as we move forward, legislative solutions that further enhance dialogue and social consultation in the Azores,” he said, defending the need to endow these structures with better conditions. “It is essential that they have the means to involve civil society in reflecting on the present and future of our economy, our environment, our culture and our identity, valuing, above all, participatory democracy,” he concluded. The session was attended by the President of the Economic and Social Council of the Azores, Piedade Lalanda, the President of the Economic and Social Council of Portugal, Luís Antunes, and the President of the Economic and Social Council of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, António Abreu.